사회학적 관점으로 본 『동조자』의 등장인물의 의식과 행위 - 부르디외와 베버 이론을 중심으로-

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This study examines the protagonist, "I" and Man in The Sympathizer through Bourdieu’s and Weber’s sociological theories. "I" possesses limited economic capital but demonstrates substantial cultural capital, primarily through his elite education and social capital, his network of connections in the U.S.. In this regard, his “inherited capital” is deficient, whereas his “acquired capital” is considerable. Nevertheless, he consistently lacks symbolic capital—the recognition and legitimacy that confer social authority. His double spy between the Viet Cong and the CIA can be interpreted as an effort to achieve symbolic capital; however, this endeavor ultimately proves unsuccessful. In contrast, Man owns abundant types of capitals, with a particular wealth in symbolic capital. He exemplifies Weber’s notion of “charismatic domination,” yet ultimately renounces this power by freeing the protagonist and Bon from the reeducation camp. Man privileges social capital that embodied in personal relationships and camaraderie above other forms of capitals. His downfall as a revolutionary leader stems from this prioritization, as he chooses loyalty to friends over political ideology, thereby becoming a failed Viet Cong leader.

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