THE METAPHORICAL CHARACTER IN THE NOVEL (KAF) ACCORDING TO THE SEMIOLOGICAL THEORY (PHILIP HAMON)

Abstract

The novel, as a literary genre that includes a group of metaphorrical characters, has been the subject of theoretical and applied research, particularly in narrative semiotics criticism, especially in the theory of Philippe Hamon. One of the main features of the metaphorical character is that it embodies human emotions, both positive and negative, which express love, hope, hatred, anxiety, and more, which prompts the reader to reflect and interpret. This character is not a foreign or isolated element within the text but is rather connected to all other elements and narrative types, acting as an active agent in the narrative cycle. It also relates directly to the novel's theme and plot. Naturally, the novel's text includes a wide range of characters. This study attempts to analyze and interpret the metaphorical character in the novel ( Kaf )by the author( Diyar Ardani). The central question is: does the character in the novel embody the characteristics of a metaphorical character as defined by Philippe Hamon's theory? The study ultimately concludes that elements such as hatred, pessimism, and despair give way to happiness, hope, and inner peace within the character. In practical examples, it was evident that each signifier pointed clearly to a specific meaning.