Joy Harjo's Ethical Modes of Behavior Toward the Land
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https://doi.org/10.12795/REN.2022.i26.09Keywords:
Joy Harjo; poetry; Native American; environment; place.Abstract
Joy Harjo’s poetry may be used to reflect on how various cultural traditions experience the concept of “We” with regards to other species and the environment, for which creative forms of responsibility should be articulated. Today, humans and non-humans alike face numerous and significant challenges and threats that are becoming increasingly apparent in the specific context of climate change and environmental degradation. Harjo’s work raises concerns about the impact that current global crises are having on the environment and our relationship to places, and consequently, our sense of belonging. This article discusses the relevance of some of Harjo’s poetry for increasing consciousness about the earth’s vulnerability and the need for environmental justice, which may be found in small but fundamental acts of caring.
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Accepted 2022-11-10
Published 2022-12-29
