The Meaning of the Title
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Re: The Meaning of the Title
I would also like to think that the title could also refer to the people whose lives turned out unexpectedly, Embon for example.
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I think all three of these readings are viable and I especially agree with 1) as I feel the disappearance of Korean tradition under occupation plays a big role in the book.cristinaro wrote: ↑07 Jan 2021, 05:40 Pejay Bradley's novel has a beautiful metaphorical title. For me, "The Vanished" might refer to the following:
1) the gradual disappearance of the traditional Korean way of life under Japanese occupation and dominance;
2) the marginalized (servants, women) whose voices cannot be heard in a society where aristocracy and men have all the influence;
3) resistance heroes who sacrificed their lives and never gave up their fight for independence.
Which of these three best works to explain the title? Do you have any other ideas?
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I think all of these things were important for the storyline of the book and therefore think they combine to make the title accurate. I think the most accurate of these is number one, because the story is very focused on the resistance and the effects on Korean culture as a result of Japanese occupation.cristinaro wrote: ↑07 Jan 2021, 05:40 Pejay Bradley's novel has a beautiful metaphorical title. For me, "The Vanished" might refer to the following:
1) the gradual disappearance of the traditional Korean way of life under Japanese occupation and dominance;
2) the marginalized (servants, women) whose voices cannot be heard in a society where aristocracy and men have all the influence;
3) resistance heroes who sacrificed their lives and never gave up their fight for independence.
Which of these three best works to explain the title? Do you have any other ideas?
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To me, all three points explains the title of the book clearly, because the plot of the book touches those as its themes.
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I believe that since the book is mostly centered on Korea gaining it's independence from Japan, the first explanation works best to explain the title.cristinaro wrote: ↑07 Jan 2021, 05:40 Pejay Bradley's novel has a beautiful metaphorical title. For me, "The Vanished" might refer to the following:
1) the gradual disappearance of the traditional Korean way of life under Japanese occupation and dominance;
2) the marginalized (servants, women) whose voices cannot be heard in a society where aristocracy and men have all the influence;
3) resistance heroes who sacrificed their lives and never gave up their fight for independence.
Which of these three best works to explain the title? Do you have any other ideas?