An ecocritical approach to Michael Christie's Greenwood

This thesis attempts to examine the concept of intergenerational ethical responsibility in the context of climate change through climate fiction (cli-fi) literature. The study examines Michael Christie's most recent novel Greenwood; the multi-layered unique narrative structure of the novel addresses the historical roots and future effects of environmental disasters from an intergenerational perspective. The thesis examines concepts such as environmental ethics, understanding of nature, ecological memory, and intergenerational justice through various characters in the context of the narrative presented in the novel. With its unique narrative structure that starts in 2038 and progresses backwards, Greenwood questions the relationship between humans and nature at both individual and collective levels, emphasizing that environmental responsibility belongs not only to today's generations, but also to individuals of the past and future. In this context, the thesis reveals that literary fiction is not only a narrative tool, but also a powerful form of expression that has the potential to increase ethical awareness.