Eco Criticism

Mother of Invention 

by Celia Berrell

(Poem)

Origins Of The Future by Sharon Davson (crayon drawing on rag paper 1985)

Neotenic humankind
is ceaseless of inquiring mind.
With science and technology,
the stopper’s out, dynamically!

From fire to furnaced energy;
from steam to electricity.
We modify genetically,
and glean the stars effectively.

We can’t slow down this gain in pace.
The fascination’s well in place.
Much to learn – with good intention,
drives this mother of invention.

Criticism

 Celia Berrel, known for her environmental advocacies, was inspire to create a piece for mother earth. It is clearly seen that the literary piece is perfect for Eco Criticism since it deals about our environment. The poem reflects about the innovations of science and technology through the passing times wherein, ill effects were caused to the mother of invention which is the nature. Because everything was made out of our environment even chemical elements were already existed since the world began. now the role of humans is to discover and develop this element for their benefit without knowing that it could harm our mother earth.