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

Theatrical capabilities of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh (with a case study of the story of Bijan, Manijeh and Siavash)

Omal-Banin Dashti Rahmatabadi , Mahboubeh Zia Khodadadian (Author in Charge), Batool Fakhraslam , Mehdi Norouz

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Stories, legends and myths of ancient Iranian literature are considered as a rich support of dramatic literature. Shahnameh, in terms of aesthetic dimensions and structural and linguistic features, has valuable capabilities and functions in the field of performing arts. This work can easily be a source of inspiration and an important platform for the formation and evolution of Iranian theater. The purpose of this study is to study the two stories of Siavash, and Bijan and Manijeh of Shahnameh and a deeper understanding of the stylistic features of Shahnameh that can be effective in turning it into a play.

METHODOLOGY: The method of this descriptive-analytical research and data retrieval is library.

FINDINGS: Shahnameh is one of the most prominent and beautiful examples of classical literature in Iran and the world that by providing the best illustrations, has helped its audience to imagine themselves in the middle of the story and by putting verses together, the process of the story Understand clearly like a movie and a show.

CONCLUSION: Both Siavash, Bijan and Manijeh stories have all the dramatic elements and have the ability to become a play or a script. In these two long stories of Shahnameh, the elements of plot, characterization, dialogue, scene and place, peak, complexity, conflict, crisis, and suspension are clearly and artistically present.

Keyword
Shahnameh , Ferdowsi , Dramatic Elements , Bijan and Manijeh , Siavash , story , show

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