Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 18، number In Volume 6، September 2025 ، issue Number 112

Study of the Four Central Personalities in Khamseh Nizami Based on the Enneagram Model

Samira Sohrabi , Mohammad Amir Obidinia (Author in Charge)

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Enneagram is one of the notable and important models in modern psychological criticism, which is able to analyze and examine the personality dimensions of individuals with the help of nine personality types. The main objective of this article is to study and analyze the four central personalities in Nizami’s poetry based on the Enneagram model.

METHODOLOGY: In this study, using a descriptive-analytical method, we will study the four personalities of Khosrow, Majnun, Bahram Goor, and Iskander in Khamseh Nizami with respect to the personality types of the Enneagram.

FINDINGS: The research findings indicate that among the fictional characters of Khamseh Nizami, the types considered in the Enneagram theory can be adapted. The heroes of the military five reflect different spiritual characteristics and characteristics. With the help of this theory, the inner and complex layers of the four important and prominent personalities of the military five, including Khosrow, Majnun, Bahram Gour, and Iskander, were analyzed and explained.

CONCLUSION: The results of the research show that Khosrow"s personality is in the seventh type, Majnun"s personality is in the sixth type, Bahram Gour"s personality is in the third type, and Iskander"s personality is in the first type. The dominant aspect of Khosrow"s personality is fun-loving, Majnun is loyal, Bahram Gour is self-sufficient and resourceful, and Iskander is shown as a reformer.

Keyword
Military. Enneagram. Psychological criticism. Personality ty

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