A Semiotic Approach to Daghughi Tale of Mathnavi (from semiotic square to tension square)

As a new method in literary criticism، semiotics is applied in terms of various processes one of which is tension process. In such process، a relationship is made between semiotic elements in which meaning plays the role of an element fluctuating between periphery and center. Accordingly، in sensual-perceptual activity a kind of process can be identified in which all the elements of tension are dynamically present. By the aid of these elements and in a discursive process، the rebel is placed at the center of sensual tensions. Then، relative to the depth of tension، it triggers the formation of signifieds. Such presence leads discourse to a kind of value system on which discursive content is based and confronts us with created meaning. While explaining the semiotic characteristics of Daghughi tale of Mathnavi، this article tries to analyze the transition from semiotic square to tension square and the formation of tension process in this tale by using analytical-descriptive method in order to provide an answer for this important question that how tension process can change discursive conditions and produce floating meanings. In fact، this article aims to show how an approximated mystic، as the rational Self، is disintegrated from himself via an emotional-tensional relationship. Then، in a mystical journey and via a transcendental process، he can see the Substitutes and، in a higher stage، achieve the status of Unity with God.