李德懋의『觀讀日記』에 나타난 자아상

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate self image in Lee Deokmu(李德懋 )’s diary, Gwandokilgi(觀讀日記). Gwandok Diary is a reading diary which Lee Deokmu read and write The Doctrine of the Mean and other books. Lee Deokmu wrote excellent work in youth. Gwandok Diary is one of a work of youth in his 20s. I was concerned about self image which was reflected in this Lee Deokmu’s diary. Lee Deokmu found the meaning of diary writing in physical and mental stability. Diary writing is spiritual meanings to cure memtal pain and conflict. He wrote this reading diary to resolve social identity conflict. Lee Deokmu made attept to express inner feeling and confession and to establish his identity. He was born as a child by a concubine(庶孼). Because of social status he had to go under the social discrimination. He didn’t do high ranking position due to physical restrictions. He did mainly for companionship with born as a child writers. And he wrote this reading diary to resolve social confilct and to form his strong self image. Gwandok Diary is important text within diary literature in the late Joseon dynasty because inner confession and feelings was well expressed in this diary. And to cure memtal pain and conflict by writing diary was rare and special in diary history.