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Dr. Masoud Bavanpouri, Dr. Abdolahad Gheibi, Dr. Khalil Parvini, Dr. Mahin Hajizadeh,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (9-2021)
Abstract
Signs are important tool for conveying messages and consequently meaning in a wide range of dimensions in human life. Semiotics, by deciphering the signs in various phenomena, has has contributed to the explaination and identification of signs in human life. Ebrahim Nasrollah has written numerous literary works which have been warmly received in prestigious festivals and falls. For instance, the writer has won the Arab Poker Prize for Harb al-Kalb al-Thaniyah. This study draws on semiotics in order to examine the representation and classification of non-verbal behavior in this novel. In this fantasy novel, which deals with fear and anxiety, the writer has used semantic fields related to anger, anxiety, fear and surprise. The author has also a special ability in characterization and staging as he uses various elements to create a terrifying and anxious atmosphere.
It is observed that the author has used 135 non-verbal cues in this novel, with replacement and emphasis respectively as the most and least frequent ones. The results indicate that the speaker plays the most important role in conveying the meanings of non-verbal cues. The novelist has used different semantic domains in various situations. Anger and, consequently, shouting is one of the most prominent themes used in this novel. The fear and anxiety about being like each other fills people with hatred. In addition to these cases, Rashid's love for his wife is an insatiable one. In different parts of the story, thinking also has an imprtant role. Surprise is the other element that permeates the novel. It is observed that Nasrallah has a special capabiltity in inviting the audience to read the novel given his ability in characterization and staging.
Mahin Hajizadeh, Abdolahad Gheibi, Soheila Kazem Alilu,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (4-2022)
Abstract
One of the most widely used and effective methods in analyzing various literary and artistic texts and works is their semiotic analysis. One of the contemporary theorists in the field of semiotics is the French Philippe Hamon; His theory is based on four principles: 1. Types of characters - which include reference characters (historical, social, mythical and virtual), mediating characters and pointer characters (indicating the presence of the reader and writer 2. means personality, 3. personality sign 4. levels of personality description. The present study has tried to analyze and reflect this theory based on the semiotic method in the novel Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmad Saadawi. Due to the multiplicity of characters in this novel, the four main characters of Shasmeh, Hadi Al-Atag, Ilyshwa and Faraj Al-Dalal are considered. The results of the research indicate that the selected characters are the type of mediating or pointing characters that the author has used to express his thoughts and in fact, by including them in the novel, he has shown his freedom and patriotism thoughts. The meaning of the characters is also expressed more through the introduction by the author; He uses sentences with special care that acquaints the reader well with the intellectual and mental level of the character used. At the level of description, Saadawi has carefully stated all the physical, psychological and social characteristics of individuals. The choice of name is also made with a certain obsession.
Sadegh Hashemi Amjad , Mehdi Khorrami Sarhouzaki, Hassan Majidi, Seyed Mehdi Nouri Kizghani ,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (11-2023)
Abstract
Algirdas Julien Greimas is famous for developing the Actantial Model, a narrative strategy that addresses characters’ actions and behaviors. Action determines the form and type of events and phenomena including animate creatures, objects, animals, an idea, and everything that exerts influence on the world of the narrative text. The Actantial Model has six components: The subject, an object, The sender, the receiver, a helper, and an opponent. These six actants form three axes of description: The axis of desire, The axis of power, and the axis of transmission. This study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the textual richness of Al-Hariri’s Samarqandiya Maqamat which has attracted numerous readers. The Actantial Model is applied to Samarqandiya Maqamat based on the dual relationships between the six components, each of which plays more than one role in their relationships.
