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Archetype Symbolism in “Gasan Ogwangdae” (the Five Masked Clowns Dance Drama of Gasan)

First, Obangsinjangmu gwajang(the five heavenly generals dance), by personifying and deifying the central energy of the universe, which is the doctrine of five natural elements of positive and negative(Yin and Yang), the Obangsinj angmu is determined to fulfill the mission as the messiah to create a new order. Second, Youngno(a slave) gwajang, wearing a lion mask, who has the status of the slave, gets rid of the Yangban class, the local deputy, the ajeon(the petty town official), and even the king. Third, Mundungi(a leper) gwajang, putting on a leper s mask, M undungi cries out for freedom of speech and retrieval of self-esteem. The leper wishes for the arrival of equal opportunity for all mankind. This key scene realizes salvation and liberation of human beings. Forth, Yangban(a nobleman) gwajang, the Yangban class loses authority and moral principles, while M alttugi is bom as the new hero. Fifth, Jung(a monk) gwajang, since both Yangban and Buddhism cannot save the world, the Jung yearns for the arrival of a new savior. Sixth, Halm i(an old woman), Younggam (a man) gwajang, Halm i and Younggam wish to obtain a new status in the society. They also pray for a harmonized and circular Yin and Yang world.