The Dialectic of the Profane and the Sacred in the Poetic Discourse of Muhammad Saber Obaid: Reading of the Poem “Purple Grass that Warms in the Bowels of the Wind” according to John Searle’s View

Pragmatics, a branch of linguistic studies, focuses on language as a tool for communication with linguistic pragmatics examining speech acts as a fundamental aspect of this field. John Searle is a prominent figure in this area, drawing on the hypotheses of his teacher, Austin, while also developing a new classification of speech acts that considers contextual data and the roles of both parties in communication. This research applied Searle's theory of speech acts to the poem "Purple Grass that Warms in the Bowels of the Wind" by Muhammad Saber Obaid, aiming to uncover the linguistic characteristics and intentions of the poet's discourse. The findings revealed that the linguistic composition of the poem was intricately linked to its meanings, purposes, and the poet's intentions, transcending mere declarative and structural linguistic patterns. Additionally, the poem utilized directive verbs to incite a transformative response from the reader, mobilizing them in a revolutionary manner. The poem aimed to reject and challenge the materialistic tendencies within individuals, urging them to confront and rebuild after overcoming the emotional and spiritual darkness of modern life. It encouraged individuals to embrace the existential sacred and resist the profane forces that dominated the human spirit. Throughout the poem, warning verbs illuminated a future characterized by transparency and clarity, highlighting the negativity of current realities and provoking action against behaviors that could lead to future tragedy and human suffering. The poem was replete with expressive verbs that conveyed the poet's sorrow and inner turmoil resulting from the dominance of materialism. The spiritual aspect was the ultimate purpose underlying the poet's creative work with linguistic systems and phenomenal patterns serving to confront the deviant and dark aspects of the human spirit, instilling certainty about the inevitability of modern man's tragedy when succumbing to inner brutality and external profanity. The sacred resided within, deeply rooted in the soul, prompting individuals to bravely confront the darker aspects of their being. This pragmatic vision aligned with Searle's perspective on speech acts.