Contextual and Semantic Contrast in The Poetry of Rajih Al-Hilli (D : 627 AH)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25130/jaa.17.61.16Keywords:
Duality, Opposition, Context, Semantics, Poetry, Rajih Al-HilliAbstract
Context is considered an essential element in determining poetic meaning, as it forms the expressive structure that reveals the connotations of the text and reveals its artistic and cognitive dimensions. Through their expressive context, the poet seeks to form a comprehensive artistic image that relies on linguistic and non-linguistic relationships to determine meaning, making context a fundamental axis in understanding the connotations of poetic texts. Contrast is one of the most prominent techniques that highlight the aesthetics of poetic context, as it gives the text a double expressive energy that reflects the interaction between opposites in producing meaning and guiding understanding .
Contrast appears in Rajeh Al-Hilli's poetry as an aesthetic and intellectual element that contributes to the crystallization of his poetic vision. The poet utilizes the techniques of contextual and semantic contrast in constructing his texts, relying on the interaction between opposing words to highlight intellectual paradoxes and profound meanings. Contrast is not limited to the linguistic level, but extends to the semantic level, revealing the duality of meaning and content. The presence of opposites highlights the idea and clarifies its significance within its artistic context .
Based on the importance of context in shaping the connotations of contrast, this study seeks to explore the aesthetics of contextual and semantic contrast in Rajih al-Hilli's poetry by analyzing its artistic mechanisms, intellectual dimensions, and the extent of its influence on constructing poetic meaning. The importance of the research lies in revealing the aesthetic and semantic roles played by contrast in al-Hilli's poetry and the extent to which it is employed to achieve a balance between the poetic and intellectual visions evident in his texts. This contributes to providing a deeper understanding of his texts within their linguistic and artistic framework.
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