웹툰에 나타난 고전 서사 활용의 양상과 의미

Abstract

This study aims to confirm the close relationship with classical narratives by focusing on webtoons using classical narratives and suggest the direction of use of classical narratives in the future. Many webtoons are being created based on classical narratives. In particular, we looked at how the public today understands classical narratives through webtoons, focusing on the webtoons <Princess Pari> and <Her Simcheong> which are very popular with the public.
 The webtoon <Princess Pari> was created based on <Princess Pari> and was widely known to the public, but Princess Pari's appearance as a filial daughter has been the subject of criticism. However, the webtoon <Princess Pari> explains the problems of criticism and controversy by closely examining Princess Pari's life, and the significance of the webtoon can be found in that it allows her to understand in various aspects.
 In the webtoon <Her Simcheong>, it was created based on <Simcheongjeon>, which is well known as a filial daughter named Simcheong. In the webtoon, Simcheong is finding a point of contact between classic and modern times, breaking away from the perception of being a filial daughter and raising issues such as criticism of women and ideology, while letting Simcheong know what her identity is.
 There has been a perception that webtoons do not fully reflect classical narratives, but now they play an important role in making them understood from various perspectives. And it can be meaningful in that it constantly confirms that classical narratives can still have valid values for us living in modern times.