volume Number 10، number In Volume 1، Spring 2017 ، issue Number 35

Studying the mention and restriction of subject in Rostam & Esfandiar and its relationship with Ferdowsi's epic style

Hassan-e Haidary , Dr. mohammadreza Omranpour , Mehdi Ghasemsade (Author in Charge)

Abstract
Application of specific language elements has created Ferdowsi"s particular style. One of these lingual elements that have rhetorical aspect in Shahname, is "Subject". We are going to explore "subject" in Rostam Esfandiar, in order to define effects of these lingual element on epical language and style in this story. We for this purpose, surveyed 1672 couplet of Rostam Esfandiar in terms of the expressing and restriction Subject and then described and analyzed statistical data. The results indicate that Ferdowsi, mentioned Subjects in format of names, types of adjectives and pronouns. Mention the heroic and royal adjectives in place of Subject and restriction subject with the same adjectives has more strength to epic language of story.

Keyword
Shahnameh , Rostam & Esfandiar , epic language and style , subject requirements , subject , mention and restriction

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