THE DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGISM ON EDWARD ABBEY'S THE MONKEY WRENCH GANG

Walida, Badilatil (2025) THE DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF ECOLOGISM ON EDWARD ABBEY'S THE MONKEY WRENCH GANG. Other thesis, Universitas Nurul Jadid.

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Abstract

Walida, Badilatil. 2025. The Discourse Analysis of Ecologism on Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang. Undergraduate Thesis, English Education Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nurul Jadid University. Advisor: Dr. Tirmidi, M.Pd.

Keywords: Biophilia, Biocentrism, Discourse Analysis, Ecologism, The Monkey Wrench Gang.

This study investigates the ecological discourse within Edward Abbey's novel, The Monkey Wrench Gang, focusing on the manifestation of ecologism through character motivations and central themes. Adopting a qualitative research design with a discourse analysis approach, this study integrates the theoretical frameworks of Kristeva (1969) and Gee (2014). The researcher served as the primary instrument, utilizing systematic read-and-note methods, thematic coding, and narrative structuring to process the data.

The analytical procedure involves a dual-layered approach: suprasegmental analysis using Mandler’s (1977) story grammar model within Renkema’s (2004) psycholinguistic framework, and intertextual analysis based on Gee (2014) and Kristeva (1969). The findings indicate that the novel’s primary theme is the radical struggle for environmental preservation against industrial encroachment, specifically dam construction.

The analysis reveals that the four central characters—Hayduke, Bonnie Abbzug, Smith, and Doc Sarvis—share a profound commitment to nature driven by Biophilic and Biocentric ideologies. Their biophilia is characterized by territorial attachment, empathetic connectivity with nature, and a deep-seated admiration for natural wonders. Concurrently, their biocentrism is manifested through voluntary moderation, advocacy for the intrinsic rights of nature, and committed ecological citizenship. The study concludes that Abbey’s narrative techniques effectively construct a discourse of environmental activism that challenges anthropocentric norms. Future research is encouraged to conduct comparative analyses between contemporary environmental fiction and Abbey’s work to further explore the evolution of ecological discourse and its impact on reader awareness.

Item Type:	Thesis (Other)
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics P Language and Literature > PE English P Language and Literature > PS American literature
Divisions:	Fakultas Sosial dan Humaniora > S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Saiful Ghazi
Date Deposited:	01 Feb 2026 14:15
Last Modified:	01 Feb 2026 14:15
URI:	https://repository.unuja.ac.id/id/eprint/1918

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