사라진 인물, 지워진 인종: 소설 『지상에서 영원으로』와 영화화 각색을 중심으로

초록

This paper reexamines James Jones’ From Here to Eternity beyond its traditional classification as the first part of a “military novel trilogy.” Rather than interpreting the novel primarily as a war novel, this study positions it as a detailed portrayal of military life, reflecting broader American societal dynamics, particularly racial issues. The analysis highlights the stark contrast in representation between the novel and its film adaptation. In the novel, racial issues are depicted through realist techniques, while the film omits or alters these themes, reducing it to a middle-class melodrama that obscures the contradictions of 1950s American society. The novel presents minority identities as complex elements that contribute to both conflict and cohesion within the military organization, revealing underlying flaws. Conversely, the film adaptation excludes the racial issues involving Jews, Native Americans, and African Americans, as well as interactions with locals, instead promoting narratives aligned with the Cold War and white middle-class values. Consequently, the film's narrative is constrained, emphasizing a sanitized depiction of 1950s American society that centers on white middle-class melodrama.

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