Characterization in Ahmed Shawqi's Poetry: Historical Figures as a Model – A Descriptive Study

Abstract

This research presents an artistic and literary study of how Ahmed Shawqi portrayed historical figures in his poetic and theatrical works. The research focuses on analyzing the methods Shawqi used to depict religious, political, and social figures, highlighting the artistic dimensions that distinguished Shawqi in presenting historical figures in a lively and influential manner. The research reveals historical figures such as Saladin and selected examples of leaders from Islamic history, and demonstrates how Shawqi was able to blend historical facts with poetic imagination, presenting a vibrant literary portrayal of these figures. The research also discusses the linguistic and rhetorical tools Shawqi used to describe characters, such as similes and metaphors, and explains how these tools contributed to highlighting the psychological, social, and intellectual dimensions of the characters. The research concludes that Ahmed Shawqi demonstrated creativity in depicting historical figures, relying on his broad culture and distinguished poetic imagination, which transformed these characters from static historical figures into timeless human symbols in Arabic literature .