정의를 표상하는 한문학의 세 가지 양식-劍銘․諷刺寓言․游俠敍事-

Abstract

This paper focuses on the three forms of theories: Signature on sword(劍銘), Fable of satire(諷刺寓言), Narrative of chivalry(游俠敍事) and looks at the aspect of “justice” in Korean Classical Chinese literature. To the literary people, loyalty(義) served as a practice ethic that would stop the desire of human nature(私慾) from the laws of nature(天理) with a very important value. Most of the signature on swords(劍銘) are represented by the symbol of determination in the mind-building of loyalty(忠義). A Fable of satire(諷刺寓言) reflects the language of the Taoist(道家) in the face of the Confucian scholar(儒家). A satirical speech criticizes the contradictions of the real world, while emphasizing the inconsistencies between appearance(名) and essence(實) based on the Nonnationalism(無名論) of Taoist(道家). A satirical speech is often used to reflect upon the problems of true justice by satirizing the reality of corruption, or to report the contradictions and absurdities of the times. Narrative of chivalry(游俠敍事) was established in a way that reflects the consciousness of the common people who grew up in the late Joseon Dynasty, reflecting the trend of the era in which horizontal ethics of faith of friends(朋友有信). Narrative of chivalry(游俠敍事) which values righteousness and friendship over loyalty(忠義) of Confucian ideology, places importance of conscience(義氣) based on freedom from the pressure of medieval and helping others to be in a critical situation. It is noteworthy that the Narrative of chivalry reflects the view of the the common people, not the high classes of society. Since this article has been discussed only in some of literary works: Signature on sword(劍銘), Fable of satire(諷刺寓言), Narrative of chivalry(游俠敍事), it is inevitable to explain the aspects of "justice" in Korean literature. We sincerely hope that political discussions will continue on various literatures in the future.