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Studying the dramatic transformations in Tazieh manuscripts of Nasseri era and its impact on Zaynab role’s evolution

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Master of Dramatic Literature, Department of Art. Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre, Faculty of Arts, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The main purpose of this article is to find the impact of dramatic accomplishments resulting from literary achievements on Zaynab role’s evolution in Tazieh manuscripts of Nasseri era considering the social, cultural and political conditions of that period. Expanding dramatic narrations and stories lead to a more dynamic Zaynab’s role. Increasing incidents and occurrences generate diverse themes for the role. Studying the different activities of Zaynab’s role reveals its evolution. Dramatic transformations in Tazieh manuscripts of Nasseri era along with literary evolution of “increasing themes” induces Zaynab role’s dramatic features in related manuscripts. The documents and manuscripts of Nasseri era are the most reliable source to prove the case. Studying Zaynab role’s evolution in Tazieh manuscripts of Nasseri era demonstrates the will to institutionalize its dignified position in public mind shifting from an anonymous character to a unique one. Qualitative content analysis has been used for analyzing the data gained from Tazieh manuscripts of Nasseri era and library resources. The study has been limited to Nasseri era and Tazieh manuscripts of Tehran’s Takyeh Dowlat.
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  • Receive Date 19 February 2023
  • Revise Date 05 May 2023
  • Accept Date 13 May 2023