Patterns of rebellion in Jean Demo's poetry

Abstract

This research aims to explore the poet who used literary subversion to dismantle prevailing literary traditions and present a rebellious poetic style that deviates from traditional methods as a means of protest against the political systems and societal values dominant in Iraq. The research problem is framed through the following question: What does rebellion mean in poetry? And what are its forms in the poetry of Jan Damo? To achieve this goal in our study, we followed a descriptive-analytical approach. To address this issue, the research plan begins with an introduction, followed by an introductory section to familiarize the reader with the poet. The first chapter covers the concept of rebellion, its methods, types, and origins in classical Arabic poetry, from the pre-Islamic era through the Abbasid period to modern and contemporary Arabic poetry. In the third chapter, we attempted to identify some forms of rebellion in the poetry of Jan Damo, represented by political, social, and linguistic rebellion. We conclude the research with a conclusion that attempts to summarize the findings. The results show that the Iraqi poet Jan Damo, in his works, exhibited multidimensional rebellion, manifested in his rejection of prevailing literary and social norms, as well as his challenge to the political authority that dominated Iraqi society at a certain time. Damo's rebellion was not merely a critique of traditional poetic forms but rather a philosophical stance that reflects a challenge to the ideologies prevailing in his society. Through his poetry, characterized by concise and abstract language, Damo sought to present new forms of literary expression that reflect his personal suffering and inner conflict.