내러티브를 대상으로 한 비유 연구 - 대구 지역 여성 내러티브를 중심으로 = Figurative Language in Personal Narratives : A Case Study of Women’s Narratives from the Daegu Region

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study explores figurative language in the life narratives of women from the Daegu region through the lens of cognitive linguistics. Drawing on a published collection of narratives from 21 women born between the 1920s and 1940s and engaged in diverse occupations, the analysis focuses on conceptual metaphors and metonymies that shape their interpretations of significant life events. Common metaphors include TIME IS A MOVING ENTITY, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, and HUMAN IS AN OBJECT, reflecting both shared cultural cognition and socio-historical realities. The narratives reveal metaphorical expressions related to attitudes toward work, personal identity, and life transitions. Notably, the influence of the women’s occupations on metaphor use illustrates the link between figurative language and socio- economic roles. Additionally, PART-FOR-WHOLE metonymy frequently appears, enabling flexible and economical communication. These findings highlight how figurative language not only conveys personal experiences but also reveals broader cultural and historical patterns embedded in women’s lives.