Source of Symbols Inspiration in Tahereh Safarzadeh’s Poetry

Symbolism was initiated by Nima Yushij, a contemporary poet. Symbolism sought to express the social and political problems of its age. Many poets were affected by his movement and Safarzadeh was not an exception. Her poems are a reflection of her age, and as the socio-political circumstances were not right to express one’s ideas openly, she resorted to symbolism. Accordingly, the present research aims at analyzing the function of symbolism in Safarzadeh’s poetic style. The findings indicate that symbols are closely interwoven with her own religious, social, and political experiences. Colors, nature, and national and religious myths connote many other ideas and themes and thereby the audience faces a multilayer of meanings.