Characterization of Infallible Imams in Screenplays, Based on Aristotle's Model: Challenges and Obstacles

The current study inquires about the model of characterization in screenplays on the subject of “The Prophet and Infallible Imams”. Classical movies often follow the Aristotle’s Model of characterization، which is not appropriate for sacred characters as Infallible Imams. Firstly because these characters cannot be shown and secondly because they have static characters that is against Aristotle’s Model، according to which the characters are dynamic and subject to change. The current study solely focuses on characterization (and not on theme، conflict or dialogues) in screenplays and tries to evaluate the functionality of Aristotle’s model in representing sacred characters. The hypothesis underlying the research states that Aristotle model for writing screenplays is proper for secular characters rather than sacred ones. Therefore، new models should be adapted for characterization، since otherwise these characters would be belittled.