맨프레드 : 니체적 관점에서 본 선구적 실존주의자

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to illuminate Byron''s existential tendencies by examining Manfred''s Byron hero from Nietzsche''s point of view. Manfred goes through his own psychological and existential pain, which can be considered a romantic quest. The main cause of his suffering appears to have come from guilt over the death of his beloved Astarte. As he peers into his existence in extreme pain, he recognizes the finiteness of human beings, realizing that not only supernatural beings such as spirits, but also existing values ​​and morals are of no help to him. As a result, he realizes the emptiness of his life and jumps off the cliff, but at that moment he realizes his own inner strength. He believes that the source of his strength lies in his own mind and what matters in his life is his actions. He wants to face a miserable life, rejects all authority and help, and he completely returns to his inner self-will. Even when inevitable death approaches, he declares that death is under his own will. His death reveals his mastery over emptiness, and his will to achieve self-oblivion voluntarily. This is consistent with Nietzsche''s view that one should create oneself with the will of power without being bound by objective standards and values ​​of the past, showing that he is a precursor of existentialism. (Kangwon University)