Melville’s “Benito Cereno” perfectly captures Rightwing denial of climate change.
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Out of Denialism and into Responsibility
Denialism such as we are seeing with regard to climate change is well describe in “All the King’s Men.”
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Will Californians Become the New Okies?
The California drought is prompting “Grapes of Wrath” comparisons.
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The Mariner’s Advice to College Students
“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” appeals to college students because it explores how to live a meaningful life.
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Haiyan, Climate Change Denial, & Lear
“King Lear” gives us language to describe Typhoon Haiyan and also a framework to understand climate change denialism.
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Beasts of the Southern Wild–Our Future?
“Beasts of the Southern Wild” points to the devastation coastal communities can expect from climate change.
