<완월회맹연>의 도술에 대하여

Abstract

This paper is the result of examining the taoist magic in Wanwolhoemaengyeon. The main characters such as Jung In-sung and Jung In-gwang can do taoist magic from the time of birth without the help of a teacher or an assistant. In addition, taoist magic of this work absolutely follows the principle that the wicked can not defeat those who have virtue. This point can be pointed out as a characteristic of this work, which is clearly distinguished from Choigounjeon, Jeonwoochijeon, Yuchungryeoljeon, and Joungjeon. And this characteristic of this work is similar in the novels such as Sohyunsungrok and Myeonghaengjeonguirok, but it shows a slight difference according to the works. Contrary to short stories, the taoist magic of this work is based on the morality of the person. And the main character’s taoist magic makes the people’s life peaceful by overcoming the monsters and the illness. This work uses magic to create the logic that a person with morality can govern a people well. And based on that, this work created an idealistic image of a morality and political power. In addition, the taoist magic of this work has visualized a strict hierarchy of differentials based on the dual logic of morality and blood relations, which can not be overcome with any endeavor. This can be seen as a reflection of the world view of the uppermost class, who are the main readers of this work, and also as a literary reaction to the works created earlier. Through this discussion, some of the features and narrative meaning of the taoist magic in this work could be revealed. If the work of examining the taoist magic of the Korean novel is done, the understanding of the taoist magic of the classical novel can be further expanded.