Human Agency vs. Nature: Lessons from Literary Perspectives

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This analysis delves into the thematic contrasts between Naturalism and Climate Fiction, emphasizing human agency and its significance. It examines Jack London's "The Cold Silence of the Yukon Trail" and Lydia Millet's "The Last Green Refuge", highlighting nature's indifference and its fragility. The exploration includes the wisdom of "old-timers," protagonists' fates, and the battle between animal instinct and human intellect. Ultimately, it underscores the pessimism shared in both...