공간의 이중구조와 중재자로서의 역할-金東里의 <바위>를 중심으로-

Double structure of space and the role of mediator

Space plays a role of a mediator, leading the distance between people to one point. Although experiential space is not perfect, and consequently has the potential of being deprived of, the space in the myth provides place for complete and faultless relationship. A leper grasped the situation and occupied the mythical space "Dolbawei". Moreover. although the mythical space is located in the experiential space, it does not exist as a priori. Therefore, the space for myth is based on experience, and does not loiter around in the empty space like ghosts. Even when there is a hypothetical space for myth, it cannot exist unless it proves itself experientially. One needs to recall that the mythical space of the market place became one by the experience of the leper. When this market place alters itself from the mythical space to experiential space, this woman creates another mythical space of "Kamnamujin". Mankind is a creature that continuously generates myths. One can recall the notion by R. Barthes: A myth is a parole. Consequently. this shows that it is not irrelevant with the pragmatism of C. S. Peirce. Moreover. the space theory of Yi-Fu Tuan is within the web of this logic.