초국가적 정체성 추구: 셔먼 알렉시의 『플라이트』를 중심으로
The Pursuit of Transnational Identity: Sherman Alexie’s Flight
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The main characteristic of Alexie’s literary world lies in his transnational viewpoint, one that is quite distinct from the tribalism of the other American Indian writers. Following the 9/11 terrorist attack, his world view changed a great deal, as he moved away from a rigid tribalism. I have analyzed Flight with a focus on Herman Melville’s influence on Alexie. The main character of the novel, Zits, is very similar to Ishmael in Moby-Dick. As a victim of his society, his physical appearance is disfigured by zits, an affliction that not only stands for the suffering of an individual but also symbolizes the historical trauma of the American Indian. However, in the process of confronting brutal episodes from American history, Zits is gradually freed of his anger and rage. In addition, he gains the insight that love and empathy among the races are required to overcome the vicious circle of revenge. Finally, Zits can be reborn as a citizen in a multi-cultural society, as signalled by his new name “Michael.” In Flight, Alexie not only criticizes the colonial situation of American Indians, but also presents a solution for attaining a true humanitarian world.
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The main characteristic of Alexie’s literary world lies in his transnational viewpoint, one that is quite distinct from the tribalism of the other American Indian writers. Following the 9/11 terrorist attack, his world view changed a great deal, as he moved away from a rigid tribalism. I have analyzed Flight with a focus on Herman Melville’s influence on Alexie. The main character of the novel, Zits, is very similar to Ishmael in Moby-Dick. As a victim of his society, his physical appearance is disfigured by zits, an affliction that not only stands for the suffering of an individual but also symbolizes the historical trauma of the American Indian. However, in the process of confronting brutal episodes from American history, Zits is gradually freed of his anger and rage. In addition, he gains the insight that love and empathy among the races are required to overcome the vicious circle of revenge. Finally, Zits can be reborn as a citizen in a multi-cultural society, as signalled by his new name “Michael.” In Flight, Alexie not only criticizes the colonial situation of American Indians, but also presents a solution for attaining a true humanitarian world.
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