미국의 대체 역사와 식민 저항 내러티브의 현재성:『높은 성의 사내』(The Man in the High Castle)를 중심으로

Abstract

This study delves into Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle, examining the novel and its subsequent Amazon drama series adaptation as lenses through which to explore the intricacies and implications of alternate history narratives within modern American society. It moves beyond prior analyses that focused solely on the novel, offering a dual-medium exploration that highlights how alternate histories are conveyed and interpreted differently across literary and visual forms. Key to this analysis is the employment of "mise en abyme"—the concept of endlessly recursive imagery or narrative—as an analytical framework, particularly in relation to the "colonial resistance narrative" evident in contemporary American media. This narrative, which imagines Americans in a colonial or resistive posture, is dissected for its portrayal and impact within both the novel and its televised adaptation, with attention to the self-awareness of characters and the narrative structure. Moreover, the article investigates the societal resonance of The Man in the High Castle, especially in light of the growing fears of totalitarianism under the Trump administration. This investigation includes an examination of the series' promotional efforts, such as the extensive New York subway campaign, and situates the narrative within a broader context of 21st-century American television series that address themes of resistance within historical and speculative fiction genres. By integrating these analyses, the study aims to illuminate how alternate history and colonial resistance narratives function not only as reflections of contemporary societal concerns but also as critiques, offering insights into the collective psyche and cultural dynamics of a nation that often perceives itself as an innocent moral entity rather than a brutal invader in mirrored way.