READING 'THE SALT OF THE FOREST' BY NGUYEN HUY THIEP FROM AN ECOCRITICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Nguyen Huy Thiep's short story "Salt of the forest" Exemplifies current vietnamese literature, exploring the interaction between humans and nature. The account of ông diểu's hunting excursion into the forest and his encounter with the line between life and death among the monkeys inspires reflections on how humans connect with nature. This analysis uses ecological criticism to clarify the character's consciousness transformation: From a hunting mentality based on conquest, viewing the forest as an object of exploitation, to an awakening to the value of life and the profound connection between humans and the natural environment. The image of the "Salt of the forest" Not only conveys nature's beauty and mystery, but it also highlights its power to inspire compassion and knowledge of the interdependence of humans and other living species in the ecosystem.