『팻 햄』에서 『햄릿』 다시 상상하기: 브레히트적 각색과 미국적 전용

• 영문명: Reimagining Hamlet in Fat Ham: A Brechtian Adaptation and American Appropriation.
• 발행기관: 한국영미어문학회
• 저자명: 김대찬(Daechan Kim) 남정섭(Jeongsub Nam)
• 간행물 정보: 『영미어문학』제155호, 47~70쪽, 전체 24쪽
• 주제분류: 어문학 > 영어와문학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.12.31

국문 초록

This study examines Fat Ham, James Ijames' innovative reinterpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, through the framework of Bertolt Brecht's alienation effect. Ijames shifts the narrative from a classical tragedy to a comedy that centralizes African American culture and queer identity while addressing pressing contemporary social issues. By employing Brechtian alienation techniques, Fat Ham intentionally disrupts the audience's emotional immersion, fostering critical reflection on its themes. Ijames deconstructs Hamlet's revenge-driven plot, replacing it with a narrative that prioritizes reconciliation and self-acceptance. The play's humor and metatheatrical elements function as tools to challenge conventional understandings of Black masculinity, queer identity, and familial violence. By subverting the tragic structure of Hamlet, Fat Ham offers progressive, non-violent solutions to conflict resolution, thereby reframing Shakespeare’s classic for modern audiences. This study argues that through its integration of comedy, dialogue, and the rejection of traditional vengeance, Fat Ham provides a fresh perspective on contemporary societal struggles, inviting audiences to engage intellectually rather than emotionally.

키워드

제임스 아이제임스 팻 햄 전유 베르톨트 브레히트 생소화 기법 퀴어 정체성 복수 남성성 폭력 James Ijames Fat Ham Hamlet Appropriation Bertolt Brecht Alienation Effect Queer Identity Revenge Masculinity Violence