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Narrative of Animal Family in Anthropocentric Family Norms

  • Journal of Popular Narrative
  • 2024, 30(2), pp.195-229
  • DOI : 10.18856/jpn.2024.30.2.006
  • Publisher : The Association of Popular Narrative
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Interdisciplinary Research
  • Received : May 15, 2024
  • Accepted : June 18, 2024
  • Published : June 30, 2024

Kim， Si-yeon 1

1연세대학교

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ABSTRACT

This paper examines the representation of animals within the framework of "family narratives" among non-human entities, exploring the ways in which animals are incorporated into the narrative strategies of family norms. It examines how the interpretation and representation of non-human entities, such as animals, within human family narratives reveals a new aspect in which these narratives function as normative discourses related to the family. The representation of non-human entities within "human" narratives emphasizes the "universality" of their "human" value, while at the same time making the anthropocentrism mediated through non-human entities more overt. The discussion begins by tracing contemporary narrative trends, drawing on Korea's narrative tradition, which historically imagined animals in family roles in classical narrative works. It then discusses contemporary narrative trends, indicating a fundamental shift in the perception of human-animal relationships. Focusing on the narrative strategy of a presidential couple aiming to construct a "proper" family narrative that conforms to norms of family normality, the analysis explores a narrative trend in which human and animal roles are reversed, positioning humans as the parents of animals. Lastly, by analysing the phenomenon of Everland's giant panda family, the "Bao Family", which has attracted popular attention, the narrative effects of imagining animal families in humanised roles, emotions and norms are explored. Throughout, animals share the boundaries of normative narratives concerning family norms, gender roles, caregiving, and reproduction. By highlighting scenes in which anthropocentric family norms are reinforced through the mediation of animals, this study hopes to stimulate an advanced discourse on the stratification and othering of non-human entities, as well as ongoing discussions about anthropocentric norms that are either obscured or justified through these strategies.

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