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The Final Solution: Reimagining Sherlock Holmes through Michael Chabon’s Fan Fiction

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 41 Sayı: 2, 757 - 770, 30.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.32600/huefd.1536103

Öz

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective has become a primary point for reinterpretation and innovation within fan communities, where both amateur and professional writers engage in reshaping established narratives. Michael Chabon’s (1963-) portrayal of an aging Sherlock Holmes, struggling with the hardships of old age and a complex, unresolved mystery in his novel, The Final Solution (2004), diverges from the traditional image of a relentlessly sharp and flawless detective. This nuanced portrayal not only challenges the conventional narrative but also highlights the vibrant and adaptive nature of fan communities as they reimagine iconic characters. This trend reflects a broader phenomenon in the works of fans, known as fan fiction, where creators push the boundaries of canonical texts, explore the limits and possibilities of iconic characters and offer fresh, inventive narratives. Through their collective intelligence and collaborative efforts, fan-authors transform original works, creating a dynamic interplay between established texts and new interpretations. As fan fiction evolves, it exemplifies how this collaborative creativity can influence literary traditions, expand the boundaries of established narratives, and redefine the role of readers. The evolving portrayal of the detective illustrates how fan fiction can transform passive readers into active creators, enriching the literary landscape with diverse insights and voices. In that sense, by presenting Sherlock Holmes in a state of vulnerability and limitation, Chabon not only challenges the conventional detective narrative but also highlights the transformative nature of fan fiction. Therefore, this article aims to explore how Sherlock Holmes has evolved within the realm of fan fiction through the analysis of Chabon’s The Final Solution, revealing the ongoing dialogue and creative interaction among writers and works within the participatory culture of Sherlock Holmes fandom.

Kaynakça

  • Barenblat, R. (2011). Transformative work: Midrash And fanfiction. Religion & Literature, 43(2), 171–177. https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2014.0596
  • Booth, P. (2010). Digital fandom: New media studies. Peter Lang.
  • Busse, K. (2009). Introduction. Cinema Journal, 48(4), 104-107. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25619731
  • Chabon, M. (2006). The final solution. Harper Perennial.
  • Chabon, M. (2011). Fan fictions: On Sherlock Holmes. In M. Chabon (Ed), Maps and legends: Reading and writing along the borderlands, (pp. 53-58). Open Road Media.
  • Cook, A. B. (1895). The bee in Greek mythology. The Journal of Hellenic Studies, 15, 1–24. https://doi:10.2307/624058
  • De Certeau, M. (1984). The practice of everyday Life (S. Rendall, Trans.). University of California Press.
  • Erikson, E. H., & Erikson, J. M. (1998). The life cycle completed (Extended Ver). WW Norton & Company.
  • Faye, L. (2014). Prologue. In L. E. Stein and K. Busse (Eds.), Sherlock and transmedia fandom: Essays on the BBC series, (pp. 1-7). McFarland Company.
  • Fiske, J. (1992). The cultural economy of fandom. In L. A. Lewis (Ed.), The adoring audience: Fan culture and popular media (pp. 30-49). Routledge.
  • Grossman, L. (2017). How Harry can live forever. Sarah B. and C. Howorth (Eds.), Harry Potter: Inside the tale that enchanted the world. Time.
  • Jenkins, H (1992). Textual poachers: Television fans and participatory culture. Routledge.
  • Jenkins, H. (2006) Fans, bloggers, and gamers: Exploring participatory culture. New York University Press.
  • Jenkins, H. (2008). Convergence culture: Where old and new media collide (Updated ed.). New York University Press.
  • Jenkins, H. (2012, August 29). Fan studies. Oxford Bibliographies Online Datasets. Retrieved from https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199791286/obo9780199791286 0027.xml
  • Jenkins, H. (2013). Reading critically and reading creatively. In H. Jenkins (Ed.), Reading in a participatory culture: Remixing Moby-Dick in the English classroom (pp. 137-152). Teachers College Press.
  • LeCarré, J. (2004). Introduction. L. Klinger (Ed.), The new annotated Sherlock Holmes: The complete short stories. WW Norton & Company, 2004.
  • Lévy P. (1997). Collective intelligence: Mankinds emerging world in cyberspace. Perseus Books.
  • Michman, D. (2011). The emergence of Jewish ghettos during the Holocaust. Cambridge University Press.
  • Redmond, C. (2009). Sherlock Holmes handbook. Dundurn.
  • Santilli, N. (2010). Online publishing: (Anime) Fan fiction and identity. Journal of Digital Research & Publishing, 40-47.
  • Starrett, V. (1965). Born in a bookshop: Chapters from the Chicago Renascence. University of Oklahoma Press.
  • Soygül, T. (2019). The evolution of the character Sherlock Holmes within the fan fiction narrative and discourse [Master’s Dissertation]. English Language and Literature Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. http://hdl.handle.net/11655/7703
  • Tucker, N. (2015) Character migration: The case of Sherlock Holmes. E-Rea 13.1. https://doi.org/10.4000/erea.4682
  • Tushnet, R. (1997). Legal fictions: Copyright, fan fiction, and a new common law. Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Journal, 17(3), 651-686. Retrieved from https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/facpub/1917

Nihai Çözüm: Michael Chabon’un Hayran Kurgusu Üzerinden Sherlock Holmes’un Yeniden Yorumlanması

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 41 Sayı: 2, 757 - 770, 30.12.2024
https://doi.org/10.32600/huefd.1536103

Öz

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’un ikonik dedektifi hem amatör hem de profesyonel yazarların kabul görmüş anlatıları yeniden şekillendirdiği hayran topluluklarında yeniden yorumlama ve yenilik için ana bir nokta haline gelmiştir. Michael Chabon’un (1963-) Final Solution (Nihai Çözüm) adlı romanında yaşlılığın getirdiği zorluklar ve karmaşık, çözülmesi zor bir gizemle mücadele eden yaşlı Sherlock Holmes tasviri, geleneksel keskin ve kusursuz dedektif imajından sapmaktadır. Bu nüanslı tasvir, sadece geleneksel anlatıyı sorgulamakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda hayran topluluklarının ikonik karakterleri yeniden hayal ederken gösterdikleri canlı ve uyumlu doğalarını da vurgular. Bu eğilim, yaratıcıların kanonik metinlerin sınırlarını zorladığı, ikonik karakterlerin sınırlarını araştırdığı ve taze, yaratıcı anlatılar sunduğu hayran kurguları adı verilen hayran eserlerindeki daha geniş bir olguyu yansıtmaktadır. Hayran-yazarları, kolektif zekaları ve işbirlikçi çabalarıyla orijinal eserleri dönüştürerek yerleşik metinler ile yeni yorumlar arasında dinamik bir etkileşim yaratırlar. Hayran kurguları geliştikçe, bu işbirlikçi yaratıcılığın edebi gelenekleri nasıl etkileyebileceğini, yerleşik anlatıların sınırlarını nasıl genişletebileceğini ve okuyucuların rolünü nasıl yeniden tanımlayabileceğini örnekler. Dedektifin gelişen tasviri, hayran kurgularının pasif okuyucuları nasıl aktif yaratıcılara dönüştürebileceğini ve edebi manzarayı çeşitli içgörüler ve seslerle nasıl zenginleştirebileceğini gösterir. Bu anlamda, Chabon, Sherlock Holmes’i savunmasız ve sınırlı durumda sunarak yalnızca geleneksel dedektif anlatısını sorgulamakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda hayran kurgusunun dönüştürücü doğasını da vurgular. Bu sebeple bu makale, Sherlock Holmes’un hayran kurgusu içinde nasıl evrildiğini, Chabon’un Final Solution (Nihai Çözüm) adlı eseri üzerinden analiz ederek, Sherlock Holmes hayran topluluğundaki yazarlar ve eserler arasındaki sürekli diyalog ve yaratıcı etkileşimi katılımcı kültür bağlamında ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır.

Kaynakça

  • Barenblat, R. (2011). Transformative work: Midrash And fanfiction. Religion & Literature, 43(2), 171–177. https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2014.0596
  • Booth, P. (2010). Digital fandom: New media studies. Peter Lang.
  • Busse, K. (2009). Introduction. Cinema Journal, 48(4), 104-107. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25619731
  • Chabon, M. (2006). The final solution. Harper Perennial.
  • Chabon, M. (2011). Fan fictions: On Sherlock Holmes. In M. Chabon (Ed), Maps and legends: Reading and writing along the borderlands, (pp. 53-58). Open Road Media.
  • Cook, A. B. (1895). The bee in Greek mythology. The Journal of Hellenic Studies, 15, 1–24. https://doi:10.2307/624058
  • De Certeau, M. (1984). The practice of everyday Life (S. Rendall, Trans.). University of California Press.
  • Erikson, E. H., & Erikson, J. M. (1998). The life cycle completed (Extended Ver). WW Norton & Company.
  • Faye, L. (2014). Prologue. In L. E. Stein and K. Busse (Eds.), Sherlock and transmedia fandom: Essays on the BBC series, (pp. 1-7). McFarland Company.
  • Fiske, J. (1992). The cultural economy of fandom. In L. A. Lewis (Ed.), The adoring audience: Fan culture and popular media (pp. 30-49). Routledge.
  • Grossman, L. (2017). How Harry can live forever. Sarah B. and C. Howorth (Eds.), Harry Potter: Inside the tale that enchanted the world. Time.
  • Jenkins, H (1992). Textual poachers: Television fans and participatory culture. Routledge.
  • Jenkins, H. (2006) Fans, bloggers, and gamers: Exploring participatory culture. New York University Press.
  • Jenkins, H. (2008). Convergence culture: Where old and new media collide (Updated ed.). New York University Press.
  • Jenkins, H. (2012, August 29). Fan studies. Oxford Bibliographies Online Datasets. Retrieved from https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199791286/obo9780199791286 0027.xml
  • Jenkins, H. (2013). Reading critically and reading creatively. In H. Jenkins (Ed.), Reading in a participatory culture: Remixing Moby-Dick in the English classroom (pp. 137-152). Teachers College Press.
  • LeCarré, J. (2004). Introduction. L. Klinger (Ed.), The new annotated Sherlock Holmes: The complete short stories. WW Norton & Company, 2004.
  • Lévy P. (1997). Collective intelligence: Mankinds emerging world in cyberspace. Perseus Books.
  • Michman, D. (2011). The emergence of Jewish ghettos during the Holocaust. Cambridge University Press.
  • Redmond, C. (2009). Sherlock Holmes handbook. Dundurn.
  • Santilli, N. (2010). Online publishing: (Anime) Fan fiction and identity. Journal of Digital Research & Publishing, 40-47.
  • Starrett, V. (1965). Born in a bookshop: Chapters from the Chicago Renascence. University of Oklahoma Press.
  • Soygül, T. (2019). The evolution of the character Sherlock Holmes within the fan fiction narrative and discourse [Master’s Dissertation]. English Language and Literature Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. http://hdl.handle.net/11655/7703
  • Tucker, N. (2015) Character migration: The case of Sherlock Holmes. E-Rea 13.1. https://doi.org/10.4000/erea.4682
  • Tushnet, R. (1997). Legal fictions: Copyright, fan fiction, and a new common law. Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Journal, 17(3), 651-686. Retrieved from https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/facpub/1917
Toplam 25 adet kaynakça vardır.

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular İngiliz ve İrlanda Dili, Edebiyatı ve Kültürü
Bölüm Makaleler
Yazarlar

Tuğçe Soygül 0000-0001-9267-0228

Alev Karaduman 0000-0001-5865-7396

Erken Görünüm Tarihi 25 Aralık 2024
Yayımlanma Tarihi 30 Aralık 2024
Gönderilme Tarihi 23 Ağustos 2024
Kabul Tarihi 9 Kasım 2024
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2024 Cilt: 41 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA Soygül, T., & Karaduman, A. (2024). The Final Solution: Reimagining Sherlock Holmes through Michael Chabon’s Fan Fiction. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 41(2), 757-770. https://doi.org/10.32600/huefd.1536103


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