Arrogance-Modesty Paradox in Khaghani’s Poetry and Personality
Subject Areas : شاهنامه
Keywords: Satire, Khaghani, self- captivation, inferiority complex, Complain, Glory,
Abstract :
Khaghani is one of the most distinguished poets of his times. His extant works, especially his remarkable Divan, embrace the glorious cultural and literary heritage of Persian language which is rich in quintessential examples of motifs and models in Persian poetry. Khaghani has a wonderful and paradoxical personality and the most obvious sign of his paradoxical personality has been well reflected in his Divan. On the one hand, his increasing boast signifies bombastic and arrogant character and causes him to consider himself superior to everyone. Thus, he pays no heed to others and even uses acrimonious sarcastic language for his own close kin. On the other hand, his modesty and selflessness against the master of wealth and power reveals his submissive personality and inferiority complex and causes him to sell himself cheaply and regards himself at times lower than a dog. This paper tries to investigate Khaghani’s poetic and personality traits and his psychological roots.