Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 11، February 2026 ، issue Number 117

Study and analysis of the narrative structure in the poetry of Weiss and Ramin Gorgani based on Todorov's theory

Malihe Heydari , Fatemeh Riahi (Author in Charge), Houshmand Esfandiarpour , Pouran Yousefipour Kermani

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The poem "Weiss and Ramin" is one of the most important romantic and fictional works of Persian literature that can be studied in depth in terms of narratology. This study examines and analyzes the narrative structure of this work using Tzotan Todorov"s theory. Todorov introduced a five-stage narrative model that includes initial equilibrium, crisis, expansion of crisis, attempt to return to equilibrium, and final equilibrium.

METHODOLOGY: In this study, Todorov"s five-stage narrative model is adapted to "Weiss and Ramin" and it is determined how this poem has organized its structure based on this model.

FINDINGS: "Weiss and Ramin" significantly follows Todorov"s model, but in some parts it has certain narrative complexities that distinguish it from linear narratives. From the perspective of contemporary criticism, this work has also been examined from sociological, psychological and linguistic aspects and it has been shown how concepts such as forbidden love, loyalty, betrayal and the confrontation between tradition and individuality are formed in the context of the narrative. Also, comparing this poem with similar works in Persian literature and examining its impact on the subsequent narrative tradition constitute an important part of the research.

CONCLUSION: In addition to analyzing the narrative structure, this research has examined previous literary criticisms of Weiss and Ramin and has shown that this work has been of interest not only in its time, but also in subsequent periods. The results of this research can be effective in better understanding the narrative structures in Persian literature and understanding the impact of narratological theories on the analysis of classical texts.

Keyword
Weiss and Ramin , Narratology , Tzotan Todorov , Narrative Structure , Literary Criticism.