en A Discourse Analysis of Muhammad Al-Salim’s Habibati Bakma Based on Robert Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love عمومى General پژوهشي Research <div> <table align="center" dir="ltr" hspace="0" vspace="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 0in 12px; text-align: justify;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Love is one of the concepts that writers pay attention to when creating their works. It can be addressed from diverse theories and perspectives. Robert Sternberg&rsquo;s psychological theory, i.e., a triangular theory of love - intimacy, commitment, and passion, is the romantic relationship that creates the stability or lack of love. Sternberg believes that this triangle influences every person, depending on their gender, culture, and society. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the current research aims to analyze the discourse of <i>Habibati Bakma</i>, a novel by Muhammad Badr al-Salim, based on Sternberg&rsquo;s theory. The study&rsquo;s findings indicate that in various situations, the emotional relationship and sense of empathy of the novel&rsquo;s main characters, Hatan and Hanin, which are shaped by intimacy in a romantic love, are characterized by a bold structure, leading their loyalty and commitment to reach their peak. This reveals that self-sacrifice has a crucial role in attaining such love. In some cases, to bring the lovers closer and convey their feelings and emotions, they use words that indicate passion and lust. Hence, Sternberg&rsquo;s triangle of love leads to self-belief, acceptance, and finally, ideal love and marriage.</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <table align="center" hspace="0" vspace="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 0in 12px; text-align: justify;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Love is one of the concepts that writers pay attention to when creating their works. It can be addressed from diverse theories and perspectives. Robert Sternberg&rsquo;s psychological theory, i.e., a triangular theory of love - intimacy, commitment, and passion, is the romantic relationship that creates the stability or lack of love. Sternberg believes that this triangle influences every person, depending on their gender, culture, and society. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the current research aims to analyze the discourse of <i>Habibati Bakma</i>, a novel by Muhammad Badr al-Salim, based on Sternberg&rsquo;s theory. The study&rsquo;s findings indicate that in various situations, the emotional relationship and sense of empathy of the novel&rsquo;s main characters, Hatan and Hanin, which are shaped by intimacy in a romantic love, are characterized by a bold structure, leading their loyalty and commitment to reach their peak. This reveals that self-sacrifice has a crucial role in attaining such love. In some cases, to bring the lovers closer and convey their feelings and emotions, they use words that indicate passion and lust. Hence, Sternberg&rsquo;s triangle of love leads to self-belief, acceptance, and finally, ideal love and marriage.</span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Discourse analysis Theory, Habibati Bakma's novel, Mohammad Al-Salem. Discourse analysis Theory, Habibati Bakma's novel, Mohammad Al-Salem. 92 106 http://ijal.khu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1430-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Isa Zaredorniani Isa Zaredorniani Isazaredorniani@khu.ac.ir 10031947532846002847 10031947532846002847 Yes Kharazmi University, Kharazmi University Ali Asvadi Ali Asvadi asvadi@khu.ac.ir 10031947532846002848 10031947532846002848 No Kharazmi University, Kharazmi University