선총원(沈從文)의 상하이 시기 소설에서 나타난 여성형상의 변화를 중심으로, 그 창조 배 경과 문학적 의미를 심리학적 관점에서 분석하였다. 칼 융의 아니마 개념, 특히 헬렌의 아니 마를 적용하여, 선총원의 여성형상이 어떻게 작가의 남성성 회복과 개인적 경험을 반영하며 변화했는지를 탐구하였다. 연구 결과, 상하이 시기의 여성형상은 선총원이 남성성을 회복하고 연애전략을 통해 애정 주도형으로 창조된 것으로 나타났다. 이 시기 헬렌의 아니마는 여성형 상을 능동적이고 주체적인 존재로 변화시켜, 그의 문학세계가 개인적 차원의 심리치료에서 벗어나 사회적 비판과 생명력 찬양을 포함하는 공리주의적 문학관으로 확장되는 데 기여하였 다. 본 연구는 선총원 문학에서 헬렌의 아니마가 여성형상의 진화 과정에 미친 영향을 조명 하며, 그의 문학적 성숙과 작품 세계를 이해하는 데 중요한 통찰을 제공할 것이라 기대한다.

This paper analyzes the transformation of female representation in the Shanghai period novels of Shen Congwen, a prominent figure in modern Chinese literature, through a psychological perspective. Shen Congwen was active in the Chinese literary scene from the 1920s to the 1940s and left behind approximately 200 novels, with notable changes in female representation during his Shanghai period. The study applies Carl Jung’s anima theory, particularly the concept of Helen’s anima, to explore how Shen Congwen created and developed female characters during this time. The research findings indicate that the female representation in the Shanghai period was crafted as love-driven figures through Shen Congwen’s restoration of masculinity and romantic strategies. During this period, Shen Congwen depicted female figures as more active and independent, moving beyond personal psychotherapy to incorporate social criticism and a utilitarian literary perspective that celebrates vitality. In particular, the encounter with Helen’s anima during the Shanghai period significantly influenced his literary imagination and creative process. Anima, a primordial image of women embedded in the male unconscious, shifted from maternal to romantic imagery for Shen Congwen during this period. This transition provided the background for more dynamic and proactive female characters in his novels. In conclusion, this paper reveals that the transformation of female representation in Shen Congwen’s literature is not merely a thematic change but is closely linked to his literary maturity. This research sheds light on the value of Shen Congwen’s literature and the significance of his legacy, offering crucial insights into his creative life and literary world. Future research is expected to compare and analyze changes in female representation across different creative periods of Shen Congwen to gain a deeper understanding of his overall literary world and artistic achievements.

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1. 들어가며
2. 애정 주도형 여성형상의 창조배경
    1) 작가의 남성성 회복
    2) 작가의 연애전략
3. 애정 주도형 여성형상의 의미
    1) 두 번째 아니마 헬렌의 등장
    2) 사적 영역의 글쓰기에서 공적 영역의 글쓰기로
4. 맺으며
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