A dreamlike Korean novel on beauty and identity, allegory for capitalism’s commodification of the female body.
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A dreamlike Korean novel on beauty and identity, allegory for capitalism’s commodification of the female body.
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Ch'oe Yun's Mannequin is a novel that reflects on the meaning of beauty and its many facets of existence. The beauty of the main character, Jini, is captured through a carefree imagination that describes it as "the music of the wind," or something that can't be described in words. Through the beauty that penetrates and captivates us in fleeting moments, the novel leads us to critically reflect on the question of what true beauty is in a world where people are captivated by the beauty of advertis...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Couple on eve of wedding; sensual focus on beauty and the body
Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Central allegory on capitalism and commodified female beauty
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Thematic objectification of women’s bodies as commercial products
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