내방가사에 나타난 자기서사의 양상과 의미

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This study analyzed aspects and characteristics of self-narratives in Naebang-gasa (representative female literary genre of Korea), exploring their significance and contemporary implications. Self-narratives in Naebang-gasa are classified into three categories: (1) self-expression and self-healing, (2) ontological reflection and insight, and (3) the affirmation of social values and identity. <Bokseonhwaeumga>, <Nobutan>, and <Dendongeomi hwajeonga> exemplify self-narratives grounded in chisan (economic self-sufficiency), a value particularly emphasized by women during the transitional period into modernity. These narratives serve as a means of asserting their existence and engaging in the process of self-healing. By contrast, <Issihoesimgok> presents a narrator who, having undergone profound suffering, seeks ontological explanations for her condition through autobiographical reflection. <Saengjogamguga> and <Hanchangmanrok> use self-narratives to articulate personal values and affirm women’s roles and significance within a communal context. The self-narratives in Naebang-gasa are not merely personal records but also a means of exposing the injustices and contradictions faced by women in traditional society. Furthermore, the process of reinterpreting the women’s experiences through self-narratives offers valuable insights for contemporary individuals to navigate the competitive landscape of neoliberal society. This study focused solely on works within the category of self-narratives in Naebang-gasa. Future exploration of additional texts and oral narratives from modern Naebang-gasa audiences is needed to expand the understanding of self-narratives.

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