Contrasting Binary Oppositions in the Poetry Collection of Dr. Ahmed Al-Waeli

Abstract

    This study seeks to explore the poetry collection of Dr. Ahmed Al-Waeli and uncover the aesthetic and semantic dimensions embodied in its contrasting binary oppositions. The research examines how Al-Waeli effectively employed these oppositions as a poetic device to convey his intellectual, philosophical, and existential vision. These oppositions vary according to their thematic purposes, encompassing existential binaries such as presence and absence, life and death, as well as social and political binaries such as good and evil. The study highlights the significant role of these oppositional structures in enriching poetic meaning and revealing the depth of the poet’s worldview.