Classical Persian Literature

Classical Persian Literature

The Analysis of Sam’s Characteristic According to the Theory of Adler and Drama Therapy

Document Type : Research Paper

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Abstract
Mind and spirit have been considered as the origin of art and literature and also the
effects of art and literature on human’s mind and spirit since old times. In this realm
art therapy was specified and compiled as a tool to open subconscious and reconstruct,
recreate or project inner problems and hardships after achievements of Freud, Yong,
Adler, … Sam had been suffering from old sense of inferiority due to his disabled son
which continued until Rostam’s birth .Sam changed after seeing a rag doll which was
like newborn Rostam. This article analyses this event for the first time in the form of
theater therapy to cure Sam’s sense of inferiority. From this point of view this story
can be known as the beginning of theater therapy in Iran.
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  • Receive Date 22 July 2012
  • Revise Date 11 March 2013
  • Accept Date 27 October 2012
  • Publish Date 11 March 2013