1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses the controversy surrounding the “Molly Malone” statue in Dublin, Ireland, and the city’s efforts to protect the statue from excessive touching by tourists.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 빛 바랜 | bit baran | faded, discolored | The “Molly Malone” statue has become faded and discolored due to excessive touching by tourists. |
| 성희롱 | seonghilong | sexual harassment | There are concerns that the touching of the female statue’s body parts by tourists amounts to sexual harassment. |
| 근처 | geuncheo | near, close to | The Dublin City Council is planning to install a flowerbed near the base of the “Molly Malone” statue. |
| 화단 | hwadan | flowerbed | The city plans to install a flowerbed around the base of the “Molly Malone” statue to protect it. |
| 세우다 | seuuda | to erect, to install | The Dublin City Council will install a flowerbed around the “Molly Malone” statue to protect it. |
| 관광객들 | gwangwanggakdeul | tourists | The “Molly Malone” statue has become discolored due to excessive touching by tourists. |
| 무용지물 | muryongjimu | useless, ineffective | Posting a caretaker to monitor the statue has proven to be ineffective in preventing the discoloration. |
| 받침대 | bachimde | pedestal, base | The Dublin City Council plans to install a flowerbed around the base of the “Molly Malone” statue. |
| 모색하다 | mosaekhada | to explore, to consider | The Dublin City Council is exploring the option of installing a flowerbed around the “Molly Malone” statue. |
| 모니터링 | moniteoling | monitoring | If the flowerbed is not effective, the city will consider additional measures, including monitoring the statue. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
아일랜드 더블린에 있는 몰리 말론 동상이 관광객들의 지나친 만짐으로 인해 변색되어 논란이 일고 있다. 더블린 시의회는 동상을 보호하기 위해 화단 설치를 추진하고 있다.
The “Molly Malone” statue in Dublin, Ireland has become discolored due to excessive touching by tourists, sparking controversy. The Dublin City Council is now pursuing the installation of a flowerbed to protect the statue.
더블린 시의회는 지난달 31일 동상 보호를 위해 받침대 주변에 화단을 설치하는 방안을 모색 중이라고 밝혔다. 만약 화단 설치 후에도 효과가 부족하다고 판단되면 모니터링을 거쳐 동상을 옮기는 등 다른 조치를 추가로 고려할 수 있다고 전했다.
The Dublin City Council announced on March 31st that they are exploring the option of installing a flowerbed around the base of the statue to protect it. If the flowerbed is not effective, the city says they will consider additional measures, including monitoring the statue and potentially relocating it.
몰리 말론 동상은 1988년 수레를 끌며 생선을 팔던 가상의 인물을 기리기 위해 세워졌다. 그녀는 영국 식민 통치 시절 아일랜드 노동 계급의 비극적인 삶을 상징한다. 그녀가 열병으로 죽은 후 비극적인 삶을 토대로 한 아일랜드 전통 민요도 유명하다.
The “Molly Malone” statue was erected in 1988 to honor a fictional character who sold fish while pulling a cart. She symbolizes the tragic life of the Irish working class during the British colonial era. After her death from fever, a famous traditional Irish folk song was also created based on her tragic life.
관리인을 세우는 등 이전 대책들이 무용지물로 판명되자, 더블린 시의회는 동상 보호를 위한 새로운 방안을 모색하고 있다. 관광객들의 지나친 접촉으로 인해 동상이 변색되어 논란이 일고 있는 가운데, 시 당국은 화단 설치를 통해 동상을 보호하고자 한다.
After previous measures such as posting a caretaker proved ineffective, the Dublin City Council is now exploring new ways to protect the statue. As the statue has become discolored due to excessive touching by tourists, sparking controversy, the city authorities are seeking to protect the statue by installing a flowerbed around it.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Why is the “Molly Malone” statue in Dublin, Ireland causing controversy?
- What measures is the Dublin City Council considering to protect the statue?
- What historical significance does the “Molly Malone” statue hold?
- How did the previous efforts to protect the statue prove ineffective?
- What traditional Irish cultural element is associated with the “Molly Malone” statue?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The “Molly Malone” statue in Dublin is a beloved landmark that symbolizes the tragic life of the Irish working class during the British colonial era. The statue, depicting a fictional woman who sold fish while pulling a cart, has become a popular tourist attraction. However, the excessive touching of the statue by visitors has led to its discoloration, sparking concerns about sexual harassment and the need for greater protection measures.