- Hong Gildong becomes the leader of a gang of bandits. Is his becoming the leader the result of a self-fulfilling prophecy or something else? Explain.
- Hong Gildong often presents himself as an humble, low-born person but also boasts about his extraordinary skills. Is he arrogant or humble? Explain.
- Some of the action in The Tale of Hong Gildong seems "over the top." For example, Gildong summons the wind to capture his enemies, knows the arts of metamorphosis and invisibility, and captures a thousand monks with only a handful of men. Does this fanciful action detract from the story or add to its entertainment value? Explain.
- There are several themes in The Tale of Hong Gildong that merit notice. One is the relationship "2nd-born" sons have with their families. Another is the distinction between classes: rich/high-born vs. poor/low born. A third is the loyalty one has to one's country. How does the text treat these themes? What does the author seem to be suggesting?
- The physiognomist pretends to see the "likeness of a king" in Gildong's face. Later, Gildong turns out to be the king of Annam. How and why is the physiognomist's prediction ironic?
- Asa piece of popular 19th-century Korean literature, The Tale of Hong Gildong may seem strange to us. However, it actually has a lot in common with popular U.S. fiction today. How is The Tale of Hong Gildong similar to today's popular fiction in the U.S.? (Think about movies like Transformers. The Avengers, and Star Wars. Now, ask yourself how realistic these movies are, and then ask yourself how entertaining they apparently are to the masses.) How is The Tale of Hong Gildong different from popular U.S. fiction?
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