한국 구전설화에 나타난 기생의 트릭스터적 성격과 의미 ; The Characteristics and Significance of the Gisaeng's Trickster-like Nature in Korean Oral Folktales

학위논문 (석사) -- 서울대학교 대학원 : 인문대학 국어국문학과, 2021. 2. 나수호 . ; This thesis departs from the premise that the manifestation of patriarchal values in gisaeng folktales is a more complex issue than past research has assumed. With this in mind, this thesis is aimed towards examining the portrayal of gisaeng in oral folktales from a feminist perspective with particular focus on the gisaengs trickster-like nature. In chapter 2, based on the nature of the trick (a concept defined within this paper as the act of deceiving or making a fool out of someone through lies, pretense or secretive methods) performed by the gisaeng, this paper divided the tales of gisaeng containing a trick motif into two categories: Gangjahwaejeol-hyeong and Yakjajoryeok-hyeong. Both types of tales are centered around the performance of a trick as the solution to a conflict. However, in Gwangjahwaejeol-hyeong tales, the primary aim of the trick is to bring down the powerful by making them betray their values while in Yakjajoryeok-hyeong tales the trick is primarily used to help the weak and disadvantaged. For the purpose of a more in-depth analysis, this paper then divided each type into three smaller types by discerning the most prominent patterns of narrative within each type. In Chapter 3, this paper examined the gisaengs portrayal in each type, and its significance, in consideration of its relationship with the patriarchy. The Gangjahwaejeol-hyeong tales reflect the patriarchys justifcation of male sexual desire and wariness of female sexuality which the gisaeng symbolizes. However, while embodying these patriarchal values, the gisaeng in these tales also use these values to their advantage. In Yakjajoryeok-heyong tales, the gisaeng is portrayed as a morally-upstanding figure who possesses agency, choosing of her own accord to help the disadvantaged and disheartened. She is also praised as a virtuous woman despite actively capitalising on her sexuality. However, what she achieves through her tricks is the realization of the hopes and ideals of men ...