The Violation of Environmental Ethics Principles in Korrie Layun Rampan’s Poetry Collection

Abstract

This study aims to examine the form of violation of environmental, ethical principles and the impact that occurs if environmental ethics is not applied properly in the poetry collection Korrie Layun Rampan's. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with an ecocritic approach. The data was obtained through a reading and writing technique of 7 poems contained in the poetry collection by Korrie Layun Rampan. Next, the data are analyzed in depth about the form and impact of violations of the principles of environmental ethics. The results of this study show that there are forms of violations of environmental ethics in the form of looting, poaching, forest destruction, pollution, and neglect of natural rules in the Kalimantan region. The impacts are the extinction of animal habitats, the depletion of natural resources, and extreme climate change that triggers natural disasters. The principles of environmental ethics violated in the book of poems are the principles of respect for nature, responsibility, cosmic solidarity, compassion/concern for nature, moral integrity, no harm, and justice, as well as living simply and in harmony with nature.