Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor, Department of Media Arts, Faculty of Religion and Media, IRIB University, Qum, Iran
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M.A. in Dramatic Literature, Faculty of Religion and Media, IRIB University, Qum, Iran
10.22081/jqr.2024.68912.3993
Abstract
The story of the creation of man in the Qur'an is replete with moral, doctrinal, and philosophical teachings and has a special status in the interpretation and explanation of religious teachings and can be analyzed and examined from various angles. The present article analyzes this story using Aristotle’s narratology approach. According to Aristotle’s narrative theory, the story of creation enjoys all Aristotelian narrative elements, and the character of Iblis is completely and accurately depicted, and various dimensions of his personality are delineated. Iblis plays a pivotal role in developing the story and conveying the Divine message, and seeks to seduce and mislead humans by deception and temptation. The theme of this story is a warning against the dangers of satanic temptations and an emphasis on the necessity of piety and servitude to God Almighty. This theme is artistically conveyed to the addressees by utilizing narrative elements. The present article uses narrative analysis to show how the story of creation utilizes all of the Aristotelian narrative elements to create an engaging and meaningful narrative. This approach helps to gain a deeper understanding of this story and the role of its characters, especially Iblis. The findings of the research show that the story of the creation of man fully and accurately utilizes all of the Aristotelian narrative elements. The character of Iblis, as one of the main characters in this story, is fully and comprehensively delineated, and various aspects of his personality are portrayed. Iblis plays a pivotal role in developing the story and conveying the Divine message, and seeks to seduce and mislead humans by using deception and temptation. Similarly, the results of this research can be used in producing religious and moral content, teaching narratology, and criticizing and analyzing literary and religious works. Also, this research can help to understand religious teachings and the role of characters in religious stories, especially Iblis.
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