Confluence of Ecology, Language, and Literature in Arunima Sinha’s born Again on the Mountain

Abstract

The present paper unveils the connections between ecology, language, and literature in Arunima Sinha’s life account, Born Again on the Mountain. Sinha underwent a train mishap in 2011, resulting in losing her leg. She embraces the challenges and marked the victory as the world’s first female amputee on Everest. Her story delves her courage, determination and transformation. Her life account uses the natural world, notably Mount Everest, as both a physical setting and a powerful metaphor for resilience, and human-environment interaction. Sinha’s narrative highlights the interdependence or interconnectedness between humans and the environment through vivid descriptions, ecological element, ecological imagery, nature’s experiences and a deeply inspirational and impressive tone. Sinha skillfully weaves ecology, language, and literature to create a narrative that resonates significantly with human and environmental connections. The paper employs ecocriticism as a lens to analyze the text and explains how Sinha’s work contributes to eco-literature by nurturing an appreciation for nature while inspiring resilience and respect for ecological balance. The interplay or interaction of language and ecology in the narrative not only inspires readers but also highlights the significance of sustainability and harmonious coexistence with the natural world or territory. By portraying her personal story within the splendor or circumference of the natural world, she emphasizes the relationships between ecological consciousness and individual perseverance, creating a story that motivates people globally to reflect on their connections with nature and the power of the human spirit.