미야베 미유키(宮部みゆき) 『화차(火車)』론- ‘불공평한 운명’이 초래한 ‘고독’의 치유 과정 -

Abstract

Miyuki Miyabe's Feature novel "Kasha" is a masterpiece of the writer who became a topic not only in Japan but also in Korea. In this paper, we examined various aspects of "loneliness" appearing in the work. Shunsuke Honma who lives a solitary life by "unfair fate" pursues the trace of Shinzyo Kyoko trying to escape from "unfair fate" as well. In the process Honma takes the posture of "empathy" and "understanding" for Kyoko's lonely life. In addition, Honma "projects" the fundamental solitude lurking in his unconscious into the lonely life of Kyoko. This will feel the same texture as her and you will seek "communication" with her. Also, by encountering various people who meet in the process of following the traces of Kyoko, Honma's understanding spreads further. This kind of process confronts Honma's loneliness in himself, noticing the need for understanding and communication of others' loneliness, which is a catalyst for Honma. Therefore, it can be said that this work suggests the possibility of being able to cure the loneliness of people in contemporary capitalist competition society through "sympathy", "understanding" and "communication".