Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 14، number In Volume 12، March 2022 ، issue Number 70

Analysis of Ashura style in Tabari history based on Randall's theory of fictional intelligence

Zahra Azizi Dehno , Soraya Ghotbi (Author in Charge), Farideh DavoudiMoghadam

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Ashura style is a kind of historical monograph in which the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions from the beginning to the end is discussed. Ibn Jurayr Tabari is one of the Sunni historians in the fourth century AH who has quoted the event of Ashura in his book "History of Nations and Kings" without any judgment. The purpose of this study is to analyze the narrative of Ashura in the history of Tabari based on the theory of fictional intelligence "Randall".

METHODOLOGY: The research method is descriptive-analytical.

FINDINGS: In Ashura narration, the analysis of the narration and the order governing the report of the Ashura event by formatting and following the events has been considered. From Randall"s point of view, fictional intelligence depends on the application of a set of narrative strategies, including plot, characterization, narrative, and theme.

CONCLUSION: Tabari plotting has played a role in the main course of the story and causal circles, and the internal and physical conflicts in the narrations have strengthened the plot. His direct and indirect descriptions of the characters of the event and the narration of a special chain of epics and doctrinal and moral themes indicate Tabari"s narrative ability in selecting and narrating the events of Ashura.

Keyword
Ashura , Fictional Intelligence , Randall , Narrative , History of Tabari

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