This paper analyses the depiction of culture and ecology in Easterine Kire’s Spirit Nights, using ecocritical theory of Cheryll Glotfelty. It exhibits that the novel projects nature as a living presence ingrained in indigenous way of life. Through close reading, the study examines themes such as human-nature relationship, ecology, culture and sustainable practices. The novel creates a value system where all components of nature are closely tied with culture. The novel also highlights the role of ecological knowledge in preserving environmental balance. Spirit Nights projects a world that recognizes value of nature beyond its utilitarian uses. The narrative demonstrates how culture contribute to sustainable coexistence between human and nature. This viewpoint questions anthropocentric views of human beings. With the emphasis on culture and ecology, which holds coexistence and sustainability, the paper gives a culturally rooted ecological viewpoint. Thus, this study deepens ecocritical scholarship by explaining how literature can articulate ecological values rooted in cultural ethics.
Publication Date: 2026-06-15