Eco-criticism is a way of looking at books, movies, and other stories that focuses on how the environment and nature is portrayed. It looks at how the natural world is seen in different stories and how this affects people's views of the environment. Eco-criticism looks at how the environment and nature are portrayed, how it is connected to humans, and how it can affect our behavior. It is important because it encourages people to think about how their choices impact the environment and nature, and how it might be portrayed in stories.