『태양은 다시 떠오른다』에 나타난 스페인적인 요소와 그 의미

Abstract

Hemingway had more diverse experiences of Spain than any other foreign authors interested in that country, and he reflected his autobiographical experience on his works. Among Hemingway’s many stories involving Spain, his first full-length novel The Sun Also Rises is considered a monumental work of early 20th century modernist literature. It describes in concise style what happens to a group of young people, so-called “lost generation” living aimlessly after losing their goals in life after World War I, as they participate in the Festival of San Fermín in Spain. Visiting Spain and experiencing the festival enables the protagonist to break away from his pessimistic attitude toward life and gain new vitality. As the narrative unfolds, the Spanish elements become important motifs that connect with the story’s message. Research on this topic, however, has received relatively little attention. Accordingly, this study aims to explore the Spanish elements not only as a subject matter in the novel but also in terms of their relevance to the novel’s themes and to deduce their meaning. For this purpose, the specific aspects of “Spain as a healing space,” “the Festival of San Fermín as freedom by deviation”, “bullfighting and bullfighter as a code hero in the arena” and “bullfighting and Hemingway’s writing” that occur in the novel, are examined.