Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 19، number In Volume 2، May 2026 ، issue Number 120

Analysis and Explanation of Conceptual Metaphors of Fear and Anger in the Poems of Ohadi Maraghe’i

Fahimeh Jandoust , Khadijeh Bahrami Rahnama (Author in Charge), Maryam Youzbashi

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In order to better and more fully understand abstract concepts and propositions, humans use metaphors in their minds that have a conceptual structure that is the result of the experiences that humans gain from the world around them. One of these mental and abstract concepts is fear and anger, which Ohadi Maraghe’i, as one of the prominent poets of the eighth century, has tried to depict and make objective. The main purpose of this research is to analyze and examine the conceptual metaphors of anger and fear in the poems of Ohadi Maraghe’i, relying on the theory of Lakoff and Johnson.

METHODOLOGY: The study method in this research is descriptive-analytical and was conducted based on data obtained from a selection of Ohadi Maraghe’i’s poems in Jam Jam, Mantiq al-Ishaq, and his Ghazals.

FINDINGS: The research findings show that in the poetic worldview of Ohadi Maraghe’i, the concept of fear has been considered with metaphors such as "cage", "darkness", "fall" and pressure. Also, the conceptualization of anger has been done with mappings such as "fire", "storm" and "demon".

CONCLUSION: The results of the research show that fear and anger are two abstract concepts that have been manifested with a dual function in Ohadi"s poems. Fear is depicted as a passive and inhibitory nature and anger is depicted with a dynamic and active state. Fear and anger in Ohadi"s poems are cognitive and meaningful elements in the mystical system of the poet"s thought that guides the audience"s mind towards spiritual transcendence and purification of the soul.

Keyword
Cognitive linguistics , conceptual metaphor , Ohadi Maraghe’i , fear and anger.