식민지 시기 신문연재소설의 반복과 차이 - 『무정』의 패턴화/탈패턴화로서의 『쌍홍무』 -

Abstract

The The purpose of this article is to perform a comparative study of Ssanghongmu by Bang In-Geun, a serial novel printed in the newspaper in the late 1930s, and Mujeong by I Gwang-Su, another serial novel printed in the newspaper in the late 1910s. A comparative study is conducted on these two works because of the similarities between Ssanghongmu and Mujeong in various aspects, such as character setting, major event, view of the world, etc. It was examined how Ssanghongmu in the late 1930s 'repeats' Mujeong from the late 1910s on one hand, as well as 'the differences' found in similar compositions on the other hand, by comparing and analyzing two serial novels printed in the newspaper 20 years apart. By repeating Mujeong, which is the 'contemporary classic,' Ssanghongmu could become a novel with a pattern familiar to readers of the serial novel. There were familiar characters, the story relied on masterplots that did not betray the readers' expectations, and the enlightening view of the world could be accommodated without repulsion. The characteristics of the characters, events, and view of the world can be understood widely considering the relation with Mujeong. However, Ssanghongmu does not repeat Mujeong mechanically. In Ssanghongmu, variations are identified, including changes to the characters' natures, complex man-woman relationships, the arrangement of sensational events, a structure of revenge, obvious emphasis on personal success, etc., which is where the characteristics of Ssanghongmu contrast those of Mujeong. I Gwang-Su and Bang In-Geun were famous as popular writers during the colonial period respectively. In addition, the media "newspaper" played an important role in generating reputations for them. Their works, Mujeong and Ssanghongmu, respectively, were serial novels printed in the newspaper having similar compositions and having been produced writers who were popular during their time, but whose positions in the history of literature are vastly different. Considering the position in the history of literature occupied by Mujeong, the position occupied by Ssanghongmu is meaningless. However, the research on Ssanghongmu is meaningful to verify the intertextuality with Mujeong, the pattern of changes in the serial novel in newspaper, and the mechanisms in reader-oriented diverse novels, as well as further to prepare an interpretation and evaluation of the writer Bang In-Geun and his works.