Literary Text Research

Literary Text Research

Humorous Techniques in the Book "Chenin Konand Bozorgan" Based on the General Theory of Verbal Humor

Document Type : Research Paper

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PhD Student of Art Research, Faculty of Fine Arts and Entrepreneurship, Isfahan Art University, Isfahan, Iran.
10.22054/ltr.2026.88377.4069
Abstract
This article analyzes and examines the humor techniques employed by "Najaf Daryabandari" in his book, "Chenin Konand Bozorgan". Written in a narrative prose style, the book introduces notable historical figures and critiques their lives and behaviors through a humorous lens. The humor found in the book was analyzed using the General Theory of Verbal Humor, which consists of six knowledge resources: Script Opposition, Logical Mechanism, Target, Situation, Narrative Strategy, and Language. This research focused on three of these resources: Script Opposition, Logical Mechanism, and Target. The main question was: based on this theory, what techniques did Daryabandari use to create humor? The findings show that out of 74 instances of humor, all but three lacked a specific target. Additionally, the analysis of the twelve logical mechanisms used revealed that Meta-Humor, Misleading Interpretation, and Concurrence were the most frequently employed. The findings of this study indicate that the General Theory of Verbal Humor (GTVH) is a suitable framework for examining and analyzing the techniques of creating humor in Persian texts.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 29 September 2026