Semiotics of the Emotion of Fear in the Poetry of the Omani Poet Suleiman bin Ali Al-Abri: An Analytical Approach Based on Greimas and Fontanille's Theory

Abstract

    Semiotics of emotions focuses on analyzing how feelings are represented and embodied through symbols and signs in literary texts and diverse cultural contexts. This theory examines the role of signs in conveying human emotions and how audiences cognitively and emotionally respond to these signals. It provides a deeper

understanding of how emotional messages influence recipients and how interpretations vary based on individual backgrounds and experiences. The poetry of the Omani poet Suleiman bin Ali Al-Abri serves as a rich example for applying this theory, as his texts feature a network of symbols expressing a wide spectrum of human emotions, such as love, hope and despair, fear and conflict, and sorrow and joy. His works reveal a complex interplay between the poetic self and the philosophical concepts reflected in his verses. This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to trace manifestations of emotion in his collection When Jebel Shams Awakens, focusing on prominent signs that highlight the intricate nature of his emotions. The research concludes that Al-Abri presents emotions that blend profound sensibility with philosophical contemplation, making his poetic experience a distinctive model of the interaction between language and emotion.