Before 'The Odyssey,' Hong Eun-young helped generation of Koreans enjoy myths
For many Korean viewers watching Christopher Nolan’s new epic “The Odyssey,” the story of Odysseus’ homecoming did not begin on a cinema screen. It began in elementary school classrooms, neighborhood libraries and friends’ homes two decades ago, in the colorful pages of “Greek and Roman Myths Through Comics,” illustrated by Hong Eun-young. When Odysseus finally confronts the suitors who took over…
Before the release of Christopher Nolan’s new epic “The Odyssey,” Hong Eun-young played a significant role in helping generations of Koreans come to appreciate Greek and Roman myths. The impact of her work became evident as viewers, such as 32-year-old office worker Park Ji-hoon from Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, felt a sense of completion upon seeing Odysseus confront the suitors in his palace.
Park reminisced about the shared experience of reading Hong’s illustrated comic book series, “Greek and Roman Myths Through Comics,” in elementary school classrooms and neighborhood libraries during breaks. The series sparked friendly competitions among classmates to borrow the books from the school library. Watching Nolan’s adaptation of the Odyssey, Park couldn’t help but wonder how Hong Eun-young might have directed that particular scene, suggesting that her influence on the younger generation’s understanding and enjoyment of ancient myths was profound.
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