<천국에서 한 걸음>에 나타난 자아상의 치유 문제에 대하여

초록

This paper examines An Na`s A Step from Heaven, which centers on the growth of the narrator-protagonist Young Ju who immigrates from Korea to the United States as a young girl. This novel, while highly acclaimed, has not yet been widely analyzed. This paper argues that readers could gain access to meaningful layers of the novel by focusing on the motif of healing. As the structure and effects of memory have taken a significant role in the writing of this novel, tracking Young Ju`s memory is a key to understanding the text. This paper focuses on the process of changes in Young Ju`s memory of Apa and its healing effects on her self-image. Also, this paper analyzes Apa`s character in terms of his changing self-image. While there are studies that explain intensified violence of Apa as a result of immigration and his failure to adjust, this paper attempts to examine the character of Apa focusing more on his inner psychology than external changes. This paper ultimately aims to reveal the powerful theme of healing represented in the novel and its possible effects on the reader.

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