The study of semantics fir the verb "go" in lyric poems of Hafez

Document Type : Analytical and critical article

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** Phd graduate of Mazandaran University

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In terms of vocabulary, going means moving from a place to another place. But in Persian language; regarding the context of the sentence, it will have different meanings. This research examines different meanings of this verb in lyric poems of Hafez. For better description, it uses image schema theory within the domain of cognitive semantics. Except a few cases; in lyric poems of Hafez, the verb "go" is often applied in a meaning except physical movement from a place to another place. The subjective concepts expressed by the verb "go" include: dying, time pass, existing and suffering, falling in love, request for paramour, union, the being and accomplishment of a job, rejection and stability. The application of the verb "go" in each of the above- mentioned cases describe the views and thoughts of Hafez. Some cases can be indicated such as positive view towards the death phenomenon, addressing the quality of time pass, temporary being of difficulties, dynamic nature of love and irrevocability and the compulsion existing in it.

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