Theater

Theater

Analyzing the Dramatic Capacities of Nima Yushij's Poems Based on Aristotle's Views (Case Study: The House of Serivili)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD student in the art research field of Kish International Campus of Tehran University, Kish, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Advanced Art Studies, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
3 Professor, French Department, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Adapting literary works for performance, categorized within the scope of intertextual studies, has attracted the attention of many artists in the field of performing arts in recent decades. The main objective of this research is to understand the capabilities of Nima's poetic discourse and to transfer it to the discourse of drama. This research is significant and necessary because it creates a new relationship between the discourse of contemporary poetry and the art of drama, and it is considered a valuable resource for theater artists in Iran. This research has studied Nima Yushij's poem "The House of Sirivili" as a suitable candidate for adaptation to determine the extent to which this work can possess performability. The dramatic aspects of this work have been studied by relying on Aristotle's theories on drama. In "Poetics", Aristotle enumerates six elements in the creation of a tragedy, which are plot, speech, thought, character, spectacle, and song. This qualitative research is descriptive and analytical in terms of nature and method. The data collection is also based on library and electronic data. The findings indicate that this work has a plot, dialogue, thought, character, and scenery. Although, due to the fact that this work is not a play, it has been difficult to recognize some dramatic features in it, but what can be understood is that "The House of Sirivili" has the ability to be performed, leading to a lasting and valuable work.
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  • Receive Date 29 January 2024
  • Revise Date 11 February 2024
  • Accept Date 20 February 2024