A Discourse Analytic Perspective on Functions of Myth and Symbol in the Works of Aminpour

Since myth and symbol play a significant role in revealing the individual and societal evolutions, this paper is an attempt to survey the functions of myth and symbol in the works of Aminpour and to analyze them from a discourse analytic perspective. Myths are the realization of human social experiences and they can be the mouthpiece of the audience's social conditions and also help them understand the world in which they are living. Based on his literary strength and poetic versatility, Aminpour has attempted to render an artistic re-creation of myth and symbols in light of the status quo. This paper investigates myth and symbol from a discourse analytic perspective in Aminpour's poetry. It seems as if the major impetus for the realization of myth and symbol in his poetry is social and political forces. The myth and symbol element in his works is the reason why lay people are attracted to his poems.