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The memory of pro-Japan has been a controversial issue since liberation. 「Liberation」 of Kim Dong-ri sets the pro-Japanese and those around them as characters, and tries to alleviate the pain of reminding their memories by representing them through a variety of narrative strategies Until now contingency and vulgarity have been pointed out as the faults of 「Liberation」. These elements, however, function as narrative strategies to relieve the memory of Japan supporters and reorganize the representation of the nation. The narrative strategies employed in the work are listed below. First, it suggests the activities of Sim Jae-young, a pro-Japan citizen, by means of stereotypes. Next, a representation of the nation is given not by ideology, but by sexuality. The personalities of the characters as spokesperson are exposed through their attitude towards sexuality. Finally, it subverts the equation that Japan supporters are the anti- nation by transforming it into the idea that the anti-communist sentiment is the nation.
