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In apocalyptic narratives, whatever the cause of the destruction of the Earth, there is always the essential question of whether and how the human body will be represented in a post-apocalyptic society. Focusing on Julianna Baggott’s novel Pure, this article aims to investigate the problems in our society through the body in post-apocalyptic narratives, and reflects on the meaning of human identity. Comparing the body at the center with the body on the periphery, this article reveals how the body’s portrayal in the post-apocalyptic society establishes class hierarchy and represents individual identity. In addition, positive interaction of bodies is shown to not only play an important role in the formation and maintenance of a social system but also affect the existence of society itself. Further, the relationship between the body and the post-apocalyptic society is analyzed to explore the meaning of the human body in such society, as well as the ecological and ethical implications of human beings. This study illuminates the true meaning of the human body in post-apocalyptic narratives, and suggests that blind faith in science and technology, as well as human arrogance, is potentially dangerous for humanity’s future.

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• 김연정 [ Yeon Jeong Kim | 성균관대학교 초빙교수 ]

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• 간행물명

  영어영문학21 [English21]

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• pISSN

  1738-4052

• 수록기간

  1967~2025

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 840 DDC 820