<박씨전> 주류 이본의 두 계열 연구

Abstract

The objective of this study is to explain the existential patterns and characteristics of two main lines of alternative versions of <Bakssijeon> and to provide a map of the lines to <Bakssijeon> researchers. The two lines can be divided using four makers, which are the Transformation song of Gyehwa, Gyeokyangga, the death of Lee Deuk‐chun and his wife, and Lim Gyeong‐eop’s activities. Line A has only the Song of Gyehwa without the other three markers, and Line B does not have the Song of Gyehwa but have the other three markers. The ancient version, which is known as the best version, is an intermediary version showing a unique variation among the versions of Line A. Alternative versions with a basic form are Park Sun‐ho’s 47‐page version in Line A, and Park Sun‐ho’s 50‐page version in Line B. While Line A versions concentrate on Mrs. Park’s extraordinariness, Line B versions disperse attention to several male figures and this somewhat disorganizes the structure. Mrs. Park in Line A is a woman with a heroic brave character, culture, and dignity. On the contrary, Mrs. Park in Line B appears in response to readers’ demand for harsher reproach upon Lee Si‐baek, but she lacks logic, culture and dignity. Integrating the characteristics of each line, Line A versions are closer to the original and based on noble women’s interest and consciousness, and Line B are modifications for low‐class men’s (or women’s) demand and taste.