Document Type : Original Article
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1 Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature at Farhangian University
2 Assistant Professor of Religions and Mysticism of Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan
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The stories of Haftapikar Nizami and the novel Shazdeh Kochlu are considered valuable works that employ unique narrative techniques, and the present research has conducted an analytical-comparative examination of the rules governing the structure of each. Initially, we have outlined the fictional elements of Nizami and Exupery by illustrating the seven-stage behavior of the seven figures and the little prince, and finally, through the lens of Lacan's psychoanalytic theory, we have assessed the storytelling approach in each text. Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic theory revolves around the idea of the unconscious mind and posits a comparison between the unconscious mind and the structure of language, examining the ways in which language encodes and reveals the unconscious structures of the human mind. The findings suggest that the seven celestial bodies passed by the little prince in the novel are dissimilar to the seven mystical journeys in the story of the seven military figures. In the same manner that Bahram Gore attains his truth and enlightenment by traversing through the seven spheres and planets in Haftapikar, the little prince also discovers the fundamental truth represented by the rose, through his journey across the seven planets. Additionally, the analysis of key story elements reveals that both authors have incorporated the tradition of storytelling within a story, and to elevate the engagement of their tales, they have employed techniques such as dynamic scenes, unconventional external descriptions, and multiple plot twists. Nevertheless, important nuances can be discerned in the content of the two texts, with the seven figures in Haftapikar being capable of mystical interpretation, whereas the mysticism depicted in the realm of The Little Prince is a form that does not exist in Iranian culture or thought but rather a form of perfectionism. Tashraf, or self-perception, denotes the level of existence of a human being, embodying their moral values, behavioral patterns, and cognitive development. It holds greater significance during adolescence, serving as a critical stage for personality development.
Keyword: Haftapikar: The Little Prince; Military; Mystical Elements; Jacques Lacan.
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