바진(巴金)과 한국전쟁 ― 국가 이데올로기와 작가의식 사이에서

Abstract

This paper delves into the demonstration of a national ideology in a literary work by studying Bajin’s novels and prose writings written during the Korean War. Moreover, through diary entries and letters to others, the psychological status of the writer who was torn between national ideology and his own consciousness is analyzed. Bajin’s works, such as ≪Living among Heroes≫, ≪Peace Keepers≫, and ≪Three Friends≫, which were written under the influence of the new national ideology, depict the weakened critical mode of the writer. However, in some parts of his novels and diary entries and letters written in confidence, Bajin’s critical reasoning regarding the War can be detected. Despite the suppressive restrictions from the government, Bajin still retained the belief of anarchism; he wanted the humanity to converse freely and actualize universal ideals. A balanced structure can be established when the hierarchical structure created in the process of establishing the People’s Republic is kept in check with criticisms of ethnocentricism. This structure may be crucial to peace in East Asia, so Bajin’s conscience may be useful to review in current scoeity where Sinocentrism continues to be uplifted.