유치환 시의 장소성 연구 － ‘만주’, ‘경주․부산’, ‘서울’을 중심으로

Abstract

This study aims to analyze to the characteristics of placeness based on the poems which describe specific locations(‘Manchuria’, ‘Kyeongju‧Busan’, ‘Seoul’). ‘Manchuria’ is a place where he contemplates his search for escape even in an unfamiliar foreign country for Yu Chihwan. The placeness of ‘Manchuria’ implies the active will of a foreigner to escape, who seeks to find an rebellious way of ‘life’ by overcoming the oppressive reality while being intimidated by the vast plains. The place of ‘Kyeongju’ has the meaning of a sanctuary in that it is a place sanctified by the history of the nation. The placeness of ‘Kyeongju’ also contains tactics to vividly convey the community spirit of previous generations to future generations in addition to the permanence of time. On the other hand, ‘Busan’ presented in Yu Chihwan’s poems is the place where he feels warmth and comfort whose value is acquired through special experiences. In addition, ‘Busan’ is the place that pushes people to reveal progressive attitudes and beliefs in life through special and beautiful experiences and memories. Therefore, we can see that the continuous bond in a specific place deepens and expands into sacred consciousness about the place, place identity, and sense of belonging from the places of ‘Kyeongju’ and ‘Busan.’ Humans build relationships with social communities through the communion they gain in these places, and aim for creative pursuits in life. ‘Seoul’ is the center of corrupt capitalism, but it is a place that calls for change to strengthen the identity of the community in Yu Chihwan’s poems. Therefore, the placeness of ‘Seoul’ not only presents a reflective perspective on the city’s corruption, but also implies the demands for transformative action in the society. In conclusion, the identity of a ‘place’ in Yu Chihwan’s poems is formed through the combination of the physical environment and human conscious activities and meaning in that place. In particular, the place in his poetry is not just a simple spatial background, but it works as a central metaphor of the poem that confirms the will to challenge life despite realistic limitations and restrictions. Therefore this study on the placeness in Yu Chihwan’s Poems will provide a useful perspective for analyzing the intentions of human lives in a real place.