JOURNAL ARTICLE

Confessions of a Rebel: Richard E. Kim's Reading of Albert Camus.

  • Published In: CR: The New Centennial Review, 2024, v. 24, n. 1. P. 243 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kim, Heeyeon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the relationship between rebellion and confession in the works of Albert Camus and Asian American novelist Richard E. Kim, particularly focusing on Camus's *The Rebel* and Kim's novels *The Martyred* and *The Innocent*. It argues that both authors explore the complexities of personal authenticity and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in oppressive political contexts. Camus presents rebellion as an act intertwined with self-doubt and the recognition of shared humanity, while Kim's characters grapple with the tension between existential authenticity and the demands of community. The analysis highlights how Kim's narratives reflect on the costs of confession and the struggle for belonging in a postcolonial landscape, ultimately suggesting that personal integrity may come at the price of self-exile. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:CR: The New Centennial Review. 2024/03, Vol. 24, Issue 1, p243
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1532-687X
  • DOI:10.14321/crnewcentrevi.24.1.0243
  • Accession Number:189240621
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