Symbolism of Wind and its Manifestation in Samih al-Qassim Poetry

Symbol as an artistic feature plays a significant role in the contemporary literary movement. It is an artistic instrument to reveal national status. Wind as a symbol is a natural element that has found its place in contemporary poetry; therefore, it has implications that are consistent with the experience of each poet. Samih al-Qasim, is one of the poets who has used natural symbols in his poem. As this symbolic word for him, is a word that expresses his interest to the reality of life and the events of his country. Natural features in his approach have various symbolic implications that the poet uses them to express his thoughts. This research, through descriptive-analytical method, shows that al-Qasim expresses his thoughts through nature and portrays the intended meanings. The purpose of this research is to express the position of the poet about his homeland and the reality of his life, as well as the most important implications of it. The results of this study indicated that the "wind" refers to the negative and positive implications such as Zionism, resistance, occupied territories, Palestinian warrior, hope of freedom, independence, the expression of annoying emotions and difficulty of life and the soul of poet. So it can be said that nationalism, patriotism, resistance, hopes for the better future are the main features of this revolutionary poet who shows his commitment to his nation and the condition of his country through symbolic expression.