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저서명 Posthuman Aesthetics for a Multi-Species Future: Don LePan’s Animals
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학술지명 The Journal of English Language and Literature
발행처 한국영어영문학회
게재일 2024-12-31
본문(링크) https://www.kci.go.kr/kciportal/ci/sereArticleSearch/ciSereArtiView.kci?sereArticleSearchBean.artiId=ART003166619
초록 Don LePan’s Animals integrates posthuman aesthetics both thematically and formally to present a literary enactment of a posthumanist ontology that deconstructs humanism. Animals depicts a dystopian future in which, following the disappearance of all animals due to environmental pollution and disease, many humans are born with disabilities and illnesses, with society facing protein shortages and economic crises. In this scenario, people rationalize and conclude that children born with disabilities should be classified as a new species called “mongrels” and treated like pets or used as protein sources for humans. Thematically, it questions human supremacy by fostering relationships with non-human entities and exploring the human essence through these interactions. The protagonist, Sam, undergoes transformations into various forms, challenging human-animal distinctions and illustrating the fluidity of identities shaped by environmental and discursive forces. This narrative urges the dismantling of anthropocentric views and the re-evaluation of species distinctions. Formally, the novel employs diverse literary techniques, such as dual narratives, mixed genres, and open-ended conclusions, blurring the lines between human and non-human and between nature and culture. By presenting the perspectives of the characters Naomi and Broderick, the text juxtaposes personal and historical contexts, critiques societal norms, and highlights ethical responsibilities toward multi-species coexistence. Ultimately, Animals challenges traditional aesthetics, advocating for post-humanist ethics that promote empathy, responsibility, and critical engagement with the diversity of life on Earth.
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