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“In that short time, we’ve managed to create quite a ruckus.” What does Tishani Doshi refer to by ‘ruckus’?
“In that short time, we’ve managed to create quite a ruckus.” What does Tishani Doshi refer to by ‘ruckus’?
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Step 1: Understanding the context
In ‘Journey to the End of the Earth’ by Tishani Doshi, she discusses how human activities have significantly impacted the environment over a short period.
Step 2: Meaning of ‘ruckus’ The ‘ruckus’ refers to the ecological destruction caused by human actions, including deforestation, global warming, and pollution, which have disturbed nature’s balance within a few centuries. This statement highlights humanity’s role in accelerating environmental degradation.
Step 2: Meaning of ‘ruckus’ The ‘ruckus’ refers to the ecological destruction caused by human actions, including deforestation, global warming, and pollution, which have disturbed nature’s balance within a few centuries. This statement highlights humanity’s role in accelerating environmental degradation.
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