『진짜』에 나타난 절대 권력자로서의 극작가

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to analyze the power of writer in written play which is in contrast to the role of actors or actresses in performed play in The Real Thing. The playwright Henry shows his two sides of position which is the same thing as a two-side of coin. In the characters of Henry, the first position appears as a public posture, that is a well-known writer and journalist. In his public realm, he should be seen as an intellectual playwright from the eyes of the public. Henry discloses his real emotion and feelings and always tries to act this public image. As a result, he is caught in his public image. He recognizes that he can't express his emotion and feelings in his writing. The second position is in the private realm connected with Annie, an actress. To overcome the defect in his character, he accepts and is assimilated to Annie's world which is closer to audience than him. However, in the process of conflict with Annie's liberal and susceptible world, Henry persists in his authoritative role as a playwright and Annie's subordinate role as an actress, relying on the written words. Without any excuse of Annie about her public and private love,it is ended up by Henry's address to his juvenile daughter Debbie. He emphasizes traditional and classical word and authority. In addition,his words as a playwright are so powerful that the world of Annie which is based on the alive performance is declined to nothing. This insistence of Henry turns all other characters' roles into the minors and this shows Henry's authority as a writer.