@article{ART002111875},
author={Jeung Sun Hee},
title={Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings},
journal={The Research of the Korean Classic},
issn={1226-3850},
year={2016},
number={33},
pages={179-207},
doi={10.20516/classic.2016.33.179}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jeung Sun Hee
TI - Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings
JO - The Research of the Korean Classic
PY - 2016
VL - null
IS - 33
PB - The Research Of The Korean Classic
SP - 179
EP - 207
SN - 1226-3850
AB - This paper examines figures of old age appearing in entire classical narrative. After that, it examines figures of Korean full-length classical novels in which figures of old age in family relations are notably shown comparing to other subtypes of classical narrative.
Old people in classical narrative usually function as wise people who solve problems in social relationships or people who cause tension by delaying resolving a conflict. However, in Korean full-length classical novels figures of old age are usually seen in family relations and their roles are focused on roles as ‘grandfathers’, ‘grandmothers’ or ‘seniors of a family’. They teach their children strictly and manage themselves. They are embodied as people who are respected by others because they are capable and do not look young. At the same time, they love their grandchildren and physically contact with them. In addition, they help family members to reconcile and console by creating an atmosphere for adjusting conflicts. However, they say and act in a patriarchal manner regardless of their gender because of their status as seniors of a family. Like these, old people in classical narrative play important roles in a family and are respected by others, so figures of old age in classical narrative can be suggested as solutions for modern family conflicts and the alienation of old people.
KW - old age;old people;grandparents;adult;senior;family;classical narrative;Korean full-length classical novel
DO - 10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
ER -
Jeung Sun Hee. (2016). Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings. The Research of the Korean Classic, 33, 179-207.
Jeung Sun Hee. 2016, "Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings", The Research of the Korean Classic, no.33, pp.179-207. Available from: doi:10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
Jeung Sun Hee "Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings" The Research of the Korean Classic 33 pp.179-207 (2016) : 179.
Jeung Sun Hee. Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings. 2016; 33 : 179-207. Available from: doi:10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
Jeung Sun Hee. "Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings" The Research of the Korean Classic no.33(2016) : 179-207.doi: 10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
Jeung Sun Hee. Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings. The Research of the Korean Classic, 33, 179-207. doi: 10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
Jeung Sun Hee. Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings. The Research of the Korean Classic. 2016; 33 179-207. doi: 10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
Jeung Sun Hee. Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings. 2016; 33 : 179-207. Available from: doi:10.20516/classic.2016.33.179
Jeung Sun Hee. "Figures of old age in Classical Narrative and their modern meanings" The Research of the Korean Classic no.33(2016) : 179-207.doi: 10.20516/classic.2016.33.179