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The aim is to analyze the use of epithets in classical texts to understand their role in characterization and metaphor creation.

June 7, 2026Open Access

Characterization in Classical Texts

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The aim is to analyze the use of epithets in classical texts to understand their role in characterization and metaphor creation.
Analyzed epithets in 'Sabot al-Ajizin' and 'Rohati Dil' from a linguopoetic perspective.
Compared constant and individual adjectives to assess the writer’s skill.
Demonstrated that epithets are essential in forming metaphors.
Revealed the significance of adjective use in characterizing texts effectively.

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The article analyzes the epithets found in the texts of the mathnawi “Sabot al-Ajizin” and “Rohati Dil” from a linguopoetic point of view. Constant and individual adjectives revealing the writer’s skill are compared. It is proved that epithets serve to create metaphors.

Characterization in Classical Texts

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