국문장편 고전소설의 망자 추모에 담긴 역학과 의미 : 서모, 아내, 아우 제문 분석을 중심으로 = The Significance of Eulogies in Korean Classical Novels and Their Role as an Indicator of Power Relations among Characters － Based on an Analysis of Eulogies for Wives and Concubines

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The present paper reviews a certain type of novels enjoyed in the period from the late 17th to the end of the 18th centuries: series novels written in Korea vernacular to describe stories of three generations of a family. The paper focuses its attention on the eulogies for the deceased based on the assumption that they would offer an insight into the life of the contemporary people. The tone of a eulogy varies depending on the familial status occupied by the deceased person. A dead concubine is praised for her frugality and respectful attitudes toward the first wife. And the eulogy for a lawful wife expresses a deep sorrow of losing the cherished companion, while that for one's younger brother usually extolls his capabilities and brotherly love. These eulogies show power relations among the characters in the novels, as well as their status both in the family and in the story itself, and the value system shared by the contemporary readers.
The characters depicted at great length after death with long eulogies and detailed descriptions of their funeral processes are usually the most important characters in the story. In addition, their virtues praised in the process represent the model virtues expected from an idealized person of the same social roles, thereby exposing the values entertained by the contemporary people. Finally, the analyzed eulogies in the novels share some common features with real eulogies of the late Joseon Dynasty--that is, the very emotional expression of a profound grief over the loss of a loved one, often with the addition of impressive illustrations or quoted conversations.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• 1. 국문장편 고전소설에서의 죽음의 문제
• 2. 검소함과 정실 섬김이 부각되는 서모(庶母) 추모
• 3. 반려자, 지기(知己)를 잃은 슬픔 토로하는 아내 추모
• 4. 뛰어난 자질과 우애를 찬탄하는 동생 추모
• 5. 국문장편 고전소설의 망자 추모에 담긴 의미
• 【참고문헌】
• 【Abstract】