Analyzing the Concept of "Commitment" in the Illustrations of the Stories of One Thousand and One Nights

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 P. H. D., student of Persian language and literature, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.

2 P. H. D., Associate Professor, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.

10.22034/ias.2020.240559.1304

Abstract

In order to achieve social and political order and stability, society needs individuals to adhere to the approved laws and norms in that society; Therefore, the concept of commitment can be mentioned as one of the most central pillars of social capital. Social capital is a set of norms, values and moral obligations that form the mutual behavior of people within their framework and facilitate social relations. This concept has existed in Iranian society for many ages and its reflection can be seen in the literary works remaining from past periods. "One Thousand and One Nights" is one of the literary works remaining from before the Achaemenid period, which, in addition to literary and political issues, beholds social and moral issues and contains significant elements and components in the field of social capital. This research is accomplished by a descriptive and analytical method and relying on the data of library sources. In this research, one of the main indicators of social capital (commitment) has been investigated; moreover, the performance of this indicator in arranging the context for participation and solving political and social problems has been explained in depth regarding the stories of the text, which without a doubt, awareness of these findings can be used as a solution in establishing relationships; therefore, it is appropriate to socialize and gain social capital. The results of this research are commitment to security, commitment to justice and commitment to participation. This category can also be seen in the illustrations of the stories of One Thousand and One Nights.

Research aims:
1. Recognizing the concept of commitment in the stories of One Thousand and One Nights.
2. Examining the concept of commitment in the paintings related to the stories of One Thousand and One Nights.

Research questions:
1. How is the concept of commitment reflected in the paintings of “One Thousand and One Nights”?
2. What is the reflection of the concept of commitment in the story of "One Thousand and One Nights"?

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Islamic Art Studies
Volume 18, Issue 43 - Serial Number 43
February 2021
Pages 447-460

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