ECO-LINGUISTICS AND POPULAR CULTURE: A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE ON DISNEY ANIMATED MOVIES

Abstract

Movies are known for their vivid imagery and inculcating ideologies through their scenic depiction. Various language and visual patterns are incorporated in movies to disseminate desired ideologies in minds of the masses. Minds of young children can easily be manipulated by watching movies and they start to deal with situations according to their shaped ideologies. The present study aims to analyse the role of constructing ideologies through ecological relationships between humans and nature while raising awareness about environmental degradation and its protection. The study was narrowed down to two movies named as; Finding Nemo and WALL-E that are analysed with respect to an eco-linguistic lens. The methodology was qualitative and Stibbe’s (2015) Model of Eco-linguistic Discourse Analysis was used. The dialogues of mentioned movies were analysed linguistically and the result of these findings showed that movies play a significant role in constructing ideologies while these movies focused on eco-friendly ideologies. Movies that consist of themes related to nature conservation and protection should be added in curriculum.

Key Terms: Eco-linguistic Discourse Analysis, Ideologies, Children, Animated Movies