Effect and meaning of knowledge application of classical novel in the story-telling of 『The Red Sleeve』

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to discuss the aspects of knowledge application of classical novel and its effect and meaning in 『The Red Sleeve』. 『The Red Sleeve』 is a representative work of cross-media story telling which is adapted for webtoon and drama after it is created as a novel. The story-telling in 『The Red Sleeve』 commonly uses a enjoyment formula of classical novel through Jeon-gi-soo(傳奇叟). It also actively uses joint transcription by court lady, reading aspects of classical novel and way of classical novel circulation through Se-chaek-jeom(貰冊店). It reveals introduction, assessment and awareness about classical novel as well. Three effects and meanings are revealed by using introduction, assessment and awareness about classical novel which are realized by the way of enjoyment, production and reading aspect and circulation method of classical novel. In terms of character composition, it reveals the effect of creating intellectual mentality and independent personality of heroin. It is common effects in novel, webtoon and drama. It reveals the effects of building and resolving tension and creating interest by making laughter in respect of framework of events. It is a effect which is created while being converted to drama and webtoon. In terms of appreciation from reader and viewer, it reveals the effect that makes the reader and viewer cultivate knowledge and refinement about classics and traditional culture. In order to help create successful contents like 『The Red Sleeve』 accurate and easily accessible material about classical novel should be provided. It can be a duty of classical novel researcher to provide relevant material about classical novel which is easily accessible to writer, contents creator and the public.