THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT IN THE RHETORICAL SIMILE STYLE — AN APPLIED STUDY ON THE MODELS OF ABDEL HAMID AL-DEEB AND HAMAD AL-HAJJI

Abstract

This study explores the deep and dynamic relationship between creativity and human psychology by focusing on the rhetorical style of simile in poetry. Entitled “The Psychological Impact on the Rhetorical Style of Simile: An Applied Study of Abdul Hamid Al-Deeb and Hamad Al-Hajji as Models”, the research investigates how the use of simile reflects psychological motivations—both internal and external—and how it functions as a vehicle for emotional expression. The study examines two poets, Abdul Hamid Al‑Deeb and Hamad Al‑Hajji, analyzing their adeptness in employing similes and assessing how their personal life contexts influenced their poetic output. By analyzing the language of their texts—viewed as products of responsive living mechanisms—the study demonstrates how similes serve as a bridge between the poet’s psyche and the affective dimensions of the text. The findings show distinct psychological-stylistic profiles: Al-Deeb tends toward sensory imagery with immediate impact, aligning with his direct style and his drive to depict reality; in contrast, Al-Hajji leans toward abstract imagery, reflecting his dream-filled, imaginative style and his method of escape from confrontation. Overall, the research underscores the profound link between rhetorical form, especially simile, and psychological states in creative expression.