동물, 그리고 믿음

• 영문명: Animals and Belief: A Study on Life of Pi and The High Mountains of Portugal
• 발행기관: 한국영미문학교육학회
• 저자명: 최예정(Yejung Choi)
• 간행물 정보: 『영미문학교육』제27집 3호, 373~398쪽, 전체 26쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 영어와문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.12.31

영문 초록

This paper explores the distinctive features of Yann Martel’s novels, specifically focusing on the role of animals and the theme of belief in his works Life of Pi and The High Mountains of Portugal. The analysis delves into Martel’s unconventional views on belief, which deviate from traditional religious perspectives. The study investigates Martel’s underlying motivations for consistently employing animals as vehicles for conveying his perspectives on belief. This paper argues that Martel employs animals as potent vehicles to underscore the limitations of rationality and objectivity emphasizing the role of belief in human existence. In Life of Pi, the protagonist’s survival with a Bengal tiger in a lifeboat prompts a deeper inquiry into the essence and significance of belief. Blurring the lines between realism and fantasy, Martel proposes a new idea of faith that transcends traditional institutional frameworks of religion. In The High Mountains of Portugal, Martel appropriates Christian narratives to depict the three stages of human belief. Animals are employed as symbols of the protagonists’ spiritual states. They also serve as guides in their spiritual journey, driving the protagonists toward belief Overall, Martel’s exploration of belief employing animals illustrates human need for belief and the interconnectedness of beliefs and stories.

목차

Ⅰ. 스파크

Ⅱ. 리차드 파커

Ⅲ. 침팬지

Ⅳ. 동물, 인간, 믿음

인용문헌

키워드

동물 믿음 판타지 마리아 종교 다위니즘 animals belief fantasy Mary religion Darwinism