앤서니 브라운 그림책 <윌리 시리즈>에 나타난 옛이야기 특성

Abstract

Anthony Brown's work is characterized from the earliest by surrealism as well as hidden fun paintings. In addition to the detailed description, the artist makes children have fun finding hidden pictures in the work. Many of Anthony Brown's works depict childhood. Willy, the protagonist of the 8 Willy series, published over 32 years from 1984 to 2016, reflects the small and dwarf appearance of a writer as a child. In this series, the characteristics of fairy tale, such as a weak protagonist, problem solving, and a happy ending, are well expressed. The Willy series can be divided into three categories. First, it is a work in which an assistant appears. Second, it is a work that resolves the desires of reality through imagination. Third, it is a work that solves problems independently without a helper. Through the process of solving problems without anyone's help, the protagonist Willy grows into a more mature and independent figure. The process by which Willy, who is pathetic and dazed, gains confidence that he can do it, reveals the emotions children face in real life. From a child's point of view, people who are older than me and taller than me are the absolute strongest, and they are like giants that threaten them. The conviction that you can overcome the giant and win is very important for children to grow up normally. Willy, the protagonist of the Willy series, gives children hope. The process of loneliness, bullying, and emotional Willy overcoming difficulties among the large gorillas without hesitation is enough to arouse the sympathy of the underprivileged children.