Motif
Lament for beloved speaking bird
lament_for_beloved_speaking_bird
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Grief Imagery and Song. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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The Mesnevi OF QONYA. / PREFACE. / IN THE NAME OF GOD, / THE ALL-MERCIFUL, THE VERY-COMPASSIONATE.; lines 9210-9302 confidence: medium
A bird hears of the parrot’s sad state, shudders, faints, and becomes stiff; the merchant reacts with dismay, throws himself down, tears his clothes, plucks his beard, and sobs.
The merchant mourns the apparent death of his beloved parrot, calling it companion, second self, and sweet-voiced prattler.
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