Korean Literature

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This paper examines the stories, ?The Old Hatter? and ?An Appointment with His Brother?, by Korean author, Lee Mun-Yeol. The paper examines themes, images, and messages in both stories. It also shows how certain characters in his stories represent the changing Korean culture.

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"Love and reverence for their country of birth is very evident in the words of the two brothers - the oldest brother defending South Korea and the changes that have taken place there; the younger brother defending North Korea and even its cache of nuclear weapons. Obviously both brothers have received divergent orientations - the eldest brother fiercely clinging to old values, customs and rites; the younger brother, a product of the new generation of Koreans, outgoing, open-minded, keeping their eyes open to what would bring progress, wealth and security to their country."

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