Looking at the structure of the family in selected novels for teenagers based on Boerman's point of view (Case study:Man nowkare baba nistam, Hasti, asheghanehayi yunes dar shekame mahi)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Master's student in Persian literature of Shahrekord University. Shahr e Kord. Iran.

2 Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature Department, Shahrekord University. Shahr e Kord. Iran.

3 Professor of the Department of Persian Literature, Shahrekord University. Shahr e Kord. Iran.

10.30465/copl.2023.46395.4050

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the family structure in selected novels for teenagers based on Boerman's point of view. Boerman considers seven patterns and structures for the family. This essay examines Boerman's seven-fold structure in the novels of Hasti, man nowkare baba nistam, and asheghanehaye yunes dar shekame mahi' , using the method of content analysis, in order to determine what the family structure is like in the novels in question, and the teenager What is the role and place of being a member of the family in this structure? And which of Boerman's structures is more reflected in the studied novels? The method of gathering information is by examining and analyzing the content of works and library documents. The results of the research showed that among the desired patterns and structures, authoritarian structures, non-intervention and free and condescension were seen in all the studied novels. The structure based on equality was only one case and democratic and benevolent structures were not observed in any of the novels, which shows the passive and weak role of teenage characters in important family decisions. The role of mother as a member of the family has a different function in novels. In the novel Hasti, the mother plays the role of the supporter of Hasti; As it is, with the support of this support, he was able to change his father's authoritarian and authoritarian personality. In the novel man nowkare baba nistam, the mother has a passive role.

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