Abstract
Postcolonialism can be said to be an attempt to reveal the contradictions and falsehoods of the colonialist governance system. Korea experienced an early democratic society through rapid changes after liberation. However, Korea also experiences confusion of values due to the war. U.S. economic aid and hatred of communism make small citizens Subalterns in the 1950s. This study summarizes the class characteristics of the characters in Lee Ho-chul's novel “Sosimin” and examines how the characters are silent as Subalterns. And by looking at the characters' realistic response patterns, we examine how various response methods affect the person's future. As a result, the characters in the novel eventually die or become small citizens. On the other hand, only “Cheonan Sagsi” breaks away from Subalternity and leads a decent life. Lee Ho-cheol shows his reflection on the lethargic individual of the 1950s through “Sosimin,” but on the other hand, he wants to find a solution to the chaotic situation in the 1960s from his helpless experience.
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