근대문학에 나타난 낙동강의 표상

Abstract

It is closely related with human and place, place and literature. This thesis was considered the representation of Nakdong River in Korean modern literature on this premise. Nakdong River was formed a close relationship with the people life in the region for a long time flowing through Youngnam region. Thus Nakdong River has been treated as literary subject. This thesis focus on the literary work of Nakdong River, especially in Kyungnam region during Japanese colonial rule. Jo Myeonghui's Nakdong River, Kim Yongho's Nakdong River, Yang Ujeong's Nakdong River, Kim Daebong's Nakdong River of Turbid Waves, Im Hwa's Inside of Night Train were mainly referred in this thesis. Nakdong River formed a unique placeness harmonized with the people in these works. And they perceived Nakdong River a motherlike place. Therefore it was clearly expressed the sense of place and topophilia about Nakdong River in these works. However Nakdong River also was the place where led to the death thousands of people because of the flood damage annually. Thus Nakdong River was represented as a home and hell. Also it was showed as a typical place of the exploitation and expulsion. Nakdong River valley was the typical place for agriculture exploitation during Japanese colonial rule, so a lot of people, who could not stand anymore, were forced to leave their hometown. This reality was expressed well in these works. On the other hand, others remained at their hometown through a terrible ordeal. They reconstructed their hometown against nature, and reformed an irrational system against Japanese colonialism. In this context, Nakdong River has the meaning that is the foundation of resuscitation and resistance for the people. Nakdong River is expressed in this representation in these works.