Critical Discourse Analysis of the Language of Power and Influence in the Literary Texts of the Constitutional Era: A Focus on the Poetry of Aref Qazvini and Mirzadeh Eshghi

Abstract

This article critically analyzes the language of power and influence in the poems of Aref Qazvini and Mirzadeh Eshghi, two prominent poets of the Constitutional Era. The study examines how these poets used language and discourse to critique despotism and the rule of the time. Aref Qazvini employed emotional and metaphorical language to highlight themes of freedom and resistance, using metaphors such as "the spell of despotism" and "chains" to critique the authority. On the other hand, Mirzadeh Eshghi utilized humor and satire to challenge the corrupt structures of the government and subtly weaken the power. A comparative analysis of these two poets reveals that each used language in different ways to strengthen the discourse of resistance and critique of power. Ultimately, this research demonstrates that language in the poems of both poets acted as a tool for weakening the power structures and redefining concepts of freedom, justice, and human rights. The article also discusses the alignment of the findings with discourse theories on language, power, and influence and examines the role of language in the social and political transformations of the Constitutional Era.