Ecological Changes to the Novel 'Sool' (Ovule)

Abstract

The impact of 'Ecology' is so great that all scientific fields in the world cannot go beyond the single word 'ecology'. Various writers in the field of literature are also trying to take forward ecological ideas. Cho. Dharman, is also one of them. The purpose of this article is to review the ecological ideas and ecological changes presented in his novel "Sool." Even though this novel has presented various social changes such as changes in agriculture over a century, the change from the barter system to money exchange, the change of the regime of Palayakkarar (the holder of a territory), land tenure systems during the British rule, panchayat organisation systems, and village life dissolving in the city, it can be felt that the record of ecological changes during this period is predominant in this novel. In this way, the ecological changes recorded in 'Sool' and the impact these changes have had on people's lives are the main subjects of this article. The novel highlights the dangers of depleting not only land and water resources but also human resources due to anti-nature activities. In this way, this article reviews this novel with an "ecological" approach, which highlights the awareness of tillage, hydrological management, and biological pluralism possessed by the village people with traditional experience and knowledge.