Islamic Art Studies

Islamic Art Studies

The morphology of Ferengis's novel based on the shape of Claude Bermon and its adaptation to the theme of the holy defense posters

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Malihe Safari 1
Mohammad Ali Sharifyan 2
Shabnam Shafii Lotfabadi 1
1 Department of Persian Language and Literature, Islamic Azad University, ShirvanBranch, Shirvan, Iran
2 Department of Persian Language and Literature,, Islamic Azad University ShirvanBranch, Shirvan, Iran
10.22034/ias.2024.419634.2297
Abstract
Morphological analysis of literary works is one of the methods that provides a general framework for analyzing literary texts. It involves understanding the form and structure of a literary work and how these elements influence its content. In the field of narrative morphology, numerous scholars have proposed various models. Claude Bremond, a French structuralist linguist and narratologist, is one of the prominent figures who has made significant contributions in this area. This study aims to examine the novel Farangis based on Bremond's theory to demonstrate how the author constructs a coherent plot by combining different sequences and narrative units—sequential, embedded, and linked—to create an integrated narrative structure.
The findings indicate that Farangis consists of multiple narrative sequences and progressions that contribute to its structural cohesion. Similarly, in the context of Sacred Defense posters, morphological analysis can reveal thematic sequences and underlying motifs, reflecting an approach that artists, like writers and literary figures, employ in their works.
Research Objectives:


To conduct a morphological analysis of Farangis based on Claude Bremond’s theory.


To examine the thematic content of Sacred Defense posters.


Research Questions:


How does the morphological structure of Farangis align with Claude Bremond’s narrative schema?


What are the dominant themes in Sacred Defense posters?
Keywords
narrative sequence
Farangis novel
morphology
Sacred Defense posters

Subjects

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