worldview

To see an author's worldview, there are many things to look for. One is their "god" figure, such as a father, force, or dictator. Another is the nature of humanity whether they are perceived as inherently good, inherently evil, having a free will, or ability to change who they are. The role of nature can also help when looking for worldviews, it can be just resources used for humans, part of the "whole" of the earth, or as part of the "god" of the earth.