Document Type : Research Paper
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Arabic litrature and language,litrature , pnu,zahedan, iran
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Folktales and legends of One Thousand and One Nights depict the hidden desires and cognitive-behavioral states of the masses of people; in this way, they are closely related to the unconscious mind, reveal its contents, and are considered a valuable source for psychological studies. This disorder, which is in category B of the ten mental disorders, is characterized by three main characteristics: self-importance, lack of empathy, and need for admiration. Regarding the explanation of narcissism and its multiple levels, Millon's typological model is one of the most comprehensive and complete theories. Since this model will pave the way for better understanding of personalities and their mental states, it has been cited in this article. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study is to explain the various layers of narcissism, the function of these layers, and the degree of convergence of the behavior of narcissistic characters with the findings of the theory in question, based on the descriptive-analytical method and Millon's ideas. The results of the study show that this disorder in the stories of One Thousand and One Nights has four levels: compensatory, Unprincipled, Amorous, elitist. The aforementioned levels play a significant role in explaining the unconscious desires of characters, advancing narrative elements, and representing the relationship between literature and society; therefore, they have literary, psychological, and sociological functions. The mental states of narcissistic characters converge with and prove the two basic principles of Millne's theory, namely, multi-layering and fusion with other psychological traumas.
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