Abstract :

This Paper Explores The Intersection Of Zoological Observation And Literary Representation Of Animals, Focusing On How The ‘animal Gaze’ Is Constructed, Interpreted, And Utilized In Both Scientific And Literary Discourses. Zoology, Grounded In Empirical Methods, Seeks To Objectively Study Animal Behavior, Physiology, And Taxonomy. In Contrast, Literature Often Anthropomorphizes Animals Or Uses Them Symbolically To Reflect Human Concerns, Cultural Values, And Philosophical Inquiries. By Comparing Scientific Texts With Literary Works That Feature Animals—ranging From Classical Fables To Modern Fiction-this Study Examines How Animals Are Perceived Not Merely As Biological Entities But Also As Narrative Agents. The Paper Highlights The Shifts In Perception From Animals As Mere Subjects Of Study To Beings Capable Of Agency, Emotion, And Communication. It Argues That Literature, Through Metaphor And Imagination, Complements Zoological Knowledge By Offering Deeper Insights Into Human-animal Relationships And Ethical Considerations. The Study Ultimately Suggests That An Interdisciplinary Approach Can Enrich Our Understanding Of Animals And Challenge The Traditional Boundaries Between Science And The Humanities. Keywords: Animal Gaze, Anthropomorphism, Animal Representation, Human-Animal Relationship, Interdisciplinary Studies, Narrative Agency, Science And Humanities, Ethical Perception Of Animals

Published:

25-9-2025

Issue:

Vol. 25 No. 9 (2025)

Page Nos:

282-284

Section:

Articles

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