Horbolis L. M. The ecocultural vector of the main character image of the novel «Highlander. Waters of our Lord’s riverbeds» by Miroslav Dochynets

Authors

  • Horbolis L. M. Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A. S. Makarenko

Keywords:

hero, ecological culture, eco-criticism, national hero identity, Universe.

Abstract

In the article the role and importance of traditions, customs, unwritten rules and norms, popular
beliefs in the formation of the ecological culture of the protagonist was established on the material of
the novel “Highlander: Waters of Our Lord’s Riverbeds" by the modern Ukrainian writer Miroslav
Dochynets. An attitude to the river, forest, animals, plants, birds, insects, as well as natural
phenomena and objects of inanimate nature determines the life philosophy, the Highlander’s way of
thinking, forms the basis of his attitude to the world, world outlook, and world perception, adjusts
interpersonal relations and normalizes everyday life. The life priorities which were chosen by the nature. The culture of communication with nature is an important component in understanding the
opportunities, priorities of the protagonist in self-discovery. The interdisciplinary approach
contributes to the concretization of new aspects of understanding the concept of the Ukrainian
literature hero.
character fully correspond to his internal needs, focused on the preservation and enrichment of

Published

2020-03-18

How to Cite

Horbolis L. M. (2020). Horbolis L. M. The ecocultural vector of the main character image of the novel «Highlander. Waters of our Lord’s riverbeds» by Miroslav Dochynets. Philological Treatises, 9(2), 124–132. Retrieved from https://tractatus.sumdu.edu.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/178