황매천의 중국 절의지사에 대한 지향

Hwang Maechon's Intention Toward Scholars of Integrity from China : Centering on 『Jebyunghwasipjeol』

This study examines Hwang Maechon(1855∼1910)'s intention toward scholars of integrity from China, focusing on. Jebyunghwsipjeol . Maechon described behaviors and spirits of ten scholars of integirty in China in Jebyunghwsipjeol : Maebok, Gwannyung, Dojam, Sagongdo, Yangjin, Gahyungong, Sago, Goyeommoo, and Weihwi. It was based on his patriotism. Discussion on him is summarized as follows: First, this study identified the background and intention of Jebyunghwsipjeol . Maechon had an intention toward China like Changkang. His longing for China was a way for him to escape from turbulent age. As he could not go to China, his plan to change failed. However, he surfaced behaviors of Chinese scholars of integrity through writing poetry. In particular, he expressed an intention to confirm attitude as fidelity to his country and an intellectual. Second, this study analysed the content of Jebyunghwsipjeol . He concentrated on distinctive behaviors of the ten scholars through themes of poetry, which was identified as intentions toward ‘life of integrity through retirement’, ‘change of status and loyalty’, and ‘desire for education and study’. It was the intention toward scholars of China and his own intention at the same time. Third, this study examined assessment and meaning of Jebyunghwsipjeol . Changkang said that this poetry seems like silk dress laying over sheep skin. It indicates ultimate beauty and integrity. Jebyunghwsipjeol describes historical agony of righteous scholars of integrity. He described it honestly and lyrically. Their behaviors promoted Maechon's righteous spirit. Thus, he expressed righteous spirit, loyalty, simplicity and persistence of persons of integrity in Jebyunghwsipjeol . He showed his patriotic intention based on behaviors of the ten people. Honest and righteous spirit in his poetry has a significant meaning for future relationships between China and Korea., and this study will be bases for studies on integrity of intellectuals in Korea and China.