Rhetorical Analysis of Abu Al-Taib Al-Mutanabbi Selected Poems: The Case of Metaphor

Abstract

In order to understand the concept of poetry, a good perception of its metaphor, the structure as well as the affiliation, would be a significant contribution for a better perception of this form of literature. This study aims to acquire an understanding of how Mutannabi describes the way of humanism in his poetry by portraying the concept of metaphors. The analogies from the representation of metaphors in his poetry are entangled with his view in encompassing regular wonders. In other words, the metaphors that he utilises in his poetry are based on the indirect interaction between human and the natural surroundings. The
significance of this study is to analyse the deeply the actual meaning in the context of poetry, especially the inability of many students to fail to understand the meaning of metaphors, specifically in Arabic poetry. This study is conducted in hope for a better sensitivity of the reader in exploring and seeing the interconnection between the harmony of life and the art of poetry through its verses. This study utilised a qualitative content analysis framework with literary ecology and literary semiotics strategy. Mutannabi is known for his poetry pieces that are strongly correlated with natural elements, meaning that the verses can be depicted through the form of literary ecology. Hence, this study will present an explanation of how people understand the essence of life through the natural realms that are naturally created by God.