한낙원 과학소설에 나타난 휴먼과 비–휴먼의 상상력 -1960년대 『우주벌레 오메가호』를 중심으로-

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the imagination of the relationship between humans and non–humans in Han Nak–won’s science fiction novel, “The Space Bug Omega”(1967.6–1969.2), which was serialized in the magazine Hakwon. Through this, this study was able to confirm Three facts. First, this work shows an open perception in that it recognizes aliens as a new species that exists beyond humans. Furthermore, this text is meaningful in that it leads us to think about the relationship between humans and non–humans based on transverality, breaking away from the outdated human–centered thinking habits. Second, this work reveals the limitations of crossing the boundary to be recognized as a new species in that it recognizes robots as tools. Meanwhile, the malfunction of the robot at the end allows us to ask how far the identity of posthuman should be expanded by recreating the conflict between humans and non–humans. Third, this work shows that humans can preserve their species even at the moment of the end of the earth through science and technology and belief in humans. At the same time, it can be said to be a narrative that asks questions about the limitations of modern thinking within the signs of posthumanism through the voice of Jupiter. As such, “The Space Bug Omega” is a narrative that asks to change the framework of modern thinking about humans and non–humans and reconsider the possibility of expanding into new relationships.