Abstract:

Motif; ıt is a basic concept consisting of an archetype, event, or situation that the author uses consciously or unconsciously in his work, by repeating it to emphasize a certain theme or emotion. The Free wise men are one of the most important mystical motifs in Attar's Masnavi. The Free Sages spoke wisely, even if they acted like madmen and acted against the traditions and rulers of the Shari’a. In this article, first, the origin of the word motif and the meaning of the term in the literature of nations were investigated and a motif definition was made. Attar's Masnavi contains anecdotes based on the existence of free wise man in six categories: 1. The Lesson of Freedom 2. Protest against rulers and kings 3. Arrogance against God 4. Protest against worshipers and hypocritical preachers 5. Protest against ignorant, greedy and arrogant people 6. Love God. Second, these anecdotes will be found and analyzed. The findings of this study show that wherever Attar wanted to express his social suffering, or criticize the system of creation, or criticize religious beliefs, he expressed them, expressed his his ideas in their language, made good points, and made subtle criticisms. and polite protests.

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