홍길동의 인물형상으로 본 <홍길동전>의 의미 = The meaning of the <Honggildongjeon(홍길동전)> looked through the character shape of 'Honggildong(홍길동)'

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

A dream about a dragon and an offspring of a concubine corresponds to the condition for existence of the Honggildong. This condition for existence plays an important role in the life of the Honggildong. The Honggildong, therefore, has the character shape of an unfortunate, complaining man because this two conditions for existence conflict with each other in it's special quality.
Because that impact putted pressure with the condition for existence of an offspring of a concubine was very intensive, the Honggildong could not acquire the significance of existence of his life without settlement of this problem. So was the full course of his struggle tightly linked with settlement of this problem. And through his struggle with the ruler of the nation, the Honggildong' image as an active person, as the master of his destiny was highlighted.
The Honggildong could realize the condition for existence of a dream about a dragon and overcome the condition for existence of an offspring of a concubine through his acquirement of the minister of byungjo(병조). But the minister of byungjo was no more than a virtual image. That the Honggildong exploited overland Yuldoguk(율도국) was the result of recognition on this problem and writhe for freedom from diverse pressures of Joseon(조선) dynasty.
The honggildong could be free from diverse pressures - for example brotherly love, filial piety, loyalty etc. - of Joseon dynasty though exploitation of overland Yuldoguk. So could he rise to a king of the Yuldoguk at last, and realize the condition for existence of a dream about a dragon and overcome the condition for existence of an offspring of a concubine completely. In this point of view, we can say that the <Honggildongjeon(홍길동전)>emphasizes the necessity of the society which is treated the man of special ability respectfully, the necessity of the nation which is ruled by a man of special ability.