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This paper examines the symbolic significance of the worm motif in Frank Herbert’s novel Dune, interpreting it through the lens of the ‘Capitalocene’ concept as it relates to environmental issues. The study begins by reviewing the symbolism of the worm motif in eco-critical science fiction narratives, drawing upon mythological research, and considering its application within the narrative framework of Dune. Subsequently, the research explores the foregrounded academic approach to environmental issues in science fiction narratives, namely the ‘Anthropocene’ discourse and its alternative, the ‘Capitalocene.’ Within this context, the symbolism of the giant worm is scrutinized.
Utilizing this theoretical framework, the paper interprets the symbolism of the giant worm Shai-Hulud in Dune, examining its dual representation as both an object of extractivism, symbolizing ‘death,’ and as an embodiment of ‘life,’ symbolizing the earth and nature. The findings reveal that the giant worm motif, in relation to eco-criticism, possesses symbolic power that calls for a re-evaluation of reason and rationality, a reflective examination of modernity, a recognition of the self-destructive nature of the relationship between capitalism and ecosystems, and an acknowledgment of the necessity for respect towards nature and plant ecosystems.
Utilizing this theoretical framework, the paper interprets the symbolism of the giant worm Shai-Hulud in Dune, examining its dual representation as both an object of extractivism, symbolizing ‘death,’ and as an embodiment of ‘life,’ symbolizing the earth and nature. The findings reveal that the giant worm motif, in relation to eco-criticism, possesses symbolic power that calls for a re-evaluation of reason and rationality, a reflective examination of modernity, a recognition of the self-destructive nature of the relationship between capitalism and ecosystems, and an acknowledgment of the necessity for respect towards nature and plant ecosystems.
이 논문은 프랭크 허버트의 소설 『듄』에 등장하는 벌레 모티프의 상징적 의미를 환경문제와 관련된 자본세 개념과 연계하여 해석한 것이다. 먼저, 선행연구로서 생태주의 SF 서사의 벌레 모티프의 상징성을 신화연구를 원용하여 검토하고, 『듄』의 서사와 결부해 고찰했다. 다음 단계에서 생태주의적 환경문제와 관련된 SF 서사의 전경화된 학술적 접근의 지평인 ‘인류세’와 그 대안으로서의 ‘자본세’ 담론을 검토하면서, 거대벌레의 상징을 고찰했다. 그리고 이 틀을 활용하여 『듄』의 거대벌레 샤이 훌루드가 가진 추출주의의 대상으로서의 ‘죽음’과, ‘생명’으로서의 대지와 자연의 상징을 해석했다. 연구 결과, 거대벌레는 생태주의와 관련하여 이성과 합리에 대한 재검토와 근대성에 대한 반성적 성찰, 자본주의와 생태계가 맺는 관계의 자기파괴성에 대한 재인식, 자연과 식물 생태계에 대한 존중의 필요성을 요청하는 상징적 힘이 있었다.
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- Publisher :Research Institute of Creative Contents
- Publisher(Ko) :글로컬문화전략연구소
- Journal Title :The Journal of Culture Contents
- Journal Title(Ko) :문화콘텐츠연구
- Volume : 31
- No :0
- Pages :53~80
- DOI :https://doi.org/10.34227/tjocc.2024..31.53
The Journal of Culture Contents
