Analysis Of The White Lily Metaphor As A Representation Of Inner Conflict In جندي يحلم بالزنابق البيضاء Mahmoud Darwish’s Poem

Authors

  • Sabrina Azzindani Putri Universitas Islam negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
  • Misbahus Surur Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21111/lisanudhad.v12i2.15340

Keywords:

Mahmoud Darwish, Defamiliarization , Metaphor, Arabic poetry, Inner conflict

Abstract

Abstrak: This article analyzes Mahmoud Darwish’s poem جندي يحلم بالزنابق البيضا through Viktor Shklovsky’s concept of defamiliarization within the framework of Russian Formalist theory. The poem reveals the inner conflict of a weary soldier who dreams of peace symbolized by the white lily. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study explores how Darwish’s poetic language—rich in metaphors, paradoxes, and imagery—transforms conventional meanings of purity and heroism into reflections on trauma, loss, and existential struggle.The white lily, which traditionally represents innocence and peace, becomes a contradictory symbol bridging beauty and suffering, life and death. The findings indicate that Darwish employs defamiliarization techniques to challenge familiar discourses of nationalism and war, compelling readers to reinterpret universal concepts such as “homeland” and “victory” in more personal and human terms. Ultimately, Darwish’s aesthetic strategy not only deepens the reader’s emotional engagement but also encourages critical reflection on the human condition amid conflict.

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2025-11-11

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2025-12-16

Published

2025-12-30

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Sabrina Azzindani Putri, & Misbahus Surur. (2025). Analysis Of The White Lily Metaphor As A Representation Of Inner Conflict In جندي يحلم بالزنابق البيضاء Mahmoud Darwish’s Poem. Lisanudhad: Jurnal Bahasa, Pembelajaran, Dan Sastra Arab, 12(2), 127–142. https://doi.org/10.21111/lisanudhad.v12i2.15340

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