The function of the semantic sign of pride, the prosthetic construction of pride in the discourse of wisdom and pride in

BAHAR, FATEMEH

doi:10.22034/jlc.2025.517059.1722

The function of the semantic sign of pride, the prosthetic construction of pride in the discourse of wisdom and pride in "The Narrative of Sohrab and Gardafrid"

Document Type : Original Article

Author

FATEMEH BAHAR

PhD in Persian Language and Literature, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.

10.22034/jlc.2025.517059.1722

Abstract

Abstract
The narrative of Sohrab and Gardafrid is one of the attractive parts of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, which beautifully processes the boastful dialogue between Sohrab and Gardafrid, and confirms the belief that wise action can overcome the strength and masculine arm of a warrior like Sohrab and prevent tension leading to defeat. As a discursive prosthesis, boasting is a suitable platform for developing a space for self-defense against the enemy without entering into action, through counteraction. From the perspective of a semantic sign, a prosthesis is anything that can cause the removal of a defect or repair, the expansion of the space of action, and the protection or protection from danger. This study attempts to examine the role of rational discourse and its contrast with the discourse of pride in the mutual dialogue between these two warriors, and to address the effect of Gard Afrid's rationality against Sohrab's belligerent action, and to show that Gard Afrid's cleverness and intelligence can create a discursive prosthetic in pride that both warns him of the potential harm of his opponent's action and leads to his victory in this boasting and discursive conflict, and helps advance his goals.

Keywords:
Sohrab and Gard Afrid, boasting, discourse of rationality and pride, action, prosthetic

Keywords

Sohrab and Gerdafrid

boasting

discourse of wisdom and pride

action

prosthetics

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