대니얼 키즈(Daniel Keyes)의 『앨저넌에게 꽃을』(Flowers for Algernon)에 나타나는 내러티브의 구조 및 함의

• 영문명: The Structure and Value of Narrative in Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
• 발행기관: 한국외국어대학교 영미연구소
• 저자명: 강서정(Kang Seo jung)
• 간행물 정보: 『영미연구』제33집, 3~20쪽, 전체 18쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 영어와문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2015.02.28

영문 초록

This study explores various functions of narrative in Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Charlie's narrative in his journal overthrows general meanings of metaphors, which induces active engagement on the part of its readers. For example, 'light' whose general meaning is 'intellect', signifies 'emotion' in the novel. Readers are supposed to fill various gaps in meaning by inferencing. So, they can actively participate in making meaning of the text in relation to the past, present, and future of the narrator. It becomes evident that the features of a narrative invite readers to construct their own interpretation while they read the text. The narrative of Flowers for Algernon functions as a psychotherapy as well. First, the protagonist can be psychologically healthy by confronting his own trauma and expressing it in a form of narrative. Secondly, it provides the readers with cures by showing how the protagonist overcomes his trauma. That is possible because the confusion that Charlie suffers is inscribed in his narrative, and when he repeats remembering and expressing the confusion, not only he but also readers can experience the healing moment. When we analyse the structure of Charlie's narrative, it is positive that narratives are beneficial to our students with regard to literature education since narratives propel interactions between readers and texts. Besides, it reflects our complex inner landscapes in the process of the interaction, which leads to our mental growth and cure.

목차

Ⅰ. 서론

Ⅱ. 의미구성으로의 초대

Ⅲ. 새로운 각도에서 바라봄: 치유

Ⅳ. 언어의 표층과 심층 간 상호작용

Ⅴ. 내러티브의 구성 과정과 은유

Ⅵ. 결론

인용문헌

Abstract

키워드

내러티브 심리치료 대니얼 키즈 문학 읽기 문학 교육 Narrative Psychotherapy Daniel Keyes Reading literature Literature Education