The Death of the Author

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Can we separate art from artist?

Updated: 2025.11.06

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The Death of the Author

작가가 죽어야 작품이 산다

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Cancel Culture

Videos

Is cancel culture real? | Steven Pinker | Big Questions Cancel Culture: The Decline and Disconnect Within Society | Jasmine Iacullo | TEDxYouth@NBPS

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Roland Barthes argued that the reader—not the author—creates the meaning of a text. Do you agree? Why or why not?

롤랑 바르트는 글의 의미를 만드는 사람은 ‘작가’가 아니라 ‘독자’라고 주장했습니다. 이 의견에 동의하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever changed the way you understood a book, movie, or song after learning something about the creator’s personal life? What happened?

책, 영화, 노래를 이해하는 방식이 ‘창작자의 사생활이나 논란’을 알게 된 뒤 달라진 적이 있나요? 어떤 변화가 있었나요?

Do you think it is possible (or ethical) to fully separate art from the artist? Share a real example from your life.

예술 작품을 ‘창작자와 완전히 분리해서’ 감상하는 것이 가능하다고 생각하시나요? 혹은 그렇게 하는 것이 윤리적으로 괜찮다고 보시나요? 자신의 경험을 예로 들어 설명해 주세요.

What do you think is more important when interpreting a text: the author’s intention or the reader’s experience? Why?

작품을 해석할 때 더 중요한 것은 작가의 의도일까요, 아니면 독자의 경험일까요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Barthes said, “the author must die so the reader can be born.” How do you interpret this metaphor?

바르트는 “작가가 죽어야 독자가 태어난다”고 말했습니다. 이 비유를 어떻게 해석하시나요?

Have you ever enjoyed a book, film, or song but felt conflicted because of the creator’s behavior or beliefs?

좋아하던 책/영화/음악이 있었지만, 창작자의 행동이나 신념 때문에 갈등을 느낀 적이 있으신가요? 그때 어떻게 하셨나요?

Do you think cancel culture helps society hold people accountable, or does it shut down discussion and learning?

‘캔슬 컬처(cancel culture)’는 사람들이 잘못을 저지른 유명인을 책임지게 하는 데 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 토론과 배움을 막는 부작용이 더 크다고 보시나요?

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If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

incite

to encourage or stir up (usually something violent or harmful)

Ví dụ

The speech was criticized for trying to incite anger among the crowd.

Ví dụ

He was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.

staunchly

in a very strong, firm, and determined way

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She staunchly defended her beliefs despite criticism.

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The company staunchly refused to change its policy.

backlash

a strong negative reaction to something, especially a social or political change

Ví dụ

The decision to raise prices sparked public backlash.

Ví dụ

The celebrity faced backlash after making an offensive comment.

exonerates

officially clears someone from blame or guilt

Ví dụ

New evidence exonerates the man who was wrongly accused.

Ví dụ

The report exonerates the company of any wrongdoing.

infantilize

to treat someone as if they are a child, even though they are not

Ví dụ

What was meant to offer support ended up infantilizing everyone involved.

Ví dụ

Parents should guide teenagers, but not infantilize them.

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