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This paper aims at a Jungian reading of Shazdeh Ehtejab and thus tries to find the traces of archetypes in the novel. Among the most important archetypes and primordial images that have found expression in the text, one can mention the hero archetypes, the images of water, fire, desert, colors and numbers along with the archetypes associated with Jung’s theory of individuation, i.e., the shadow, the persona and the anima. I have tried to use this conceptual framework to shed light on the way one can interpret different characters of Golshiri’s novel. Thus in my reading the grandfather symbolizes the devil while the prince himself is the exemplification of the hero archetype

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Geometry is considered one of the fundamental structures of Iranian traditional art and architecture, and some of its displays can be seen in most of fine ancient works. Studying geometry, as one of the main fields of Iranian art and architecture, is of more importance when it comes to the word of architecture, as it seems impossible to define it without relying on geometry. Architecture has been founded on "construction" as it is necessary to utilize accurate geometry and order; and in architecture, Order and planning are manifested as geometry. In other words, the basic factor that makes different parts of architecture united is nothing but geometry, and through this uniting and coordination between parts of architecture culture the survival and endurance of that culture becomes possible. In general, order and geometric plan assists the designer to predict the course of the plan and design. Not only the Iranian traditional architecture works from the ancient times to the Islamic era have been relied upon the geometric principles, but also the contemporary architecture is based on such principles. This study is concentrated on the exact recognition of geometric principles, intellectual roots and theoretical basics of Iranian traditional architecture in addition to the analysis of the advent of such items in the contemporary architecture. The main aim of this research is to recognize the geometric principles of the traditional architecture and its application in the contemporary architecture. In other words, we aim to answer to the question, what are the geometric principles of the traditional architecture and how is the manifestation of such principles in the contemporary architecture? The results show that the use of geometric order in the plan, along with the application of hidden geometry and creation of geometric understanding through the static sense have been more applied in the contemporary architecture compared to other characteristics of Iranian traditional architecture and the traditional architecture archetypes and motives have always attracted contemporary architects.

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Archetypal criticism is one of the contemporary literary criticism main approaches which discovers the nature and characteristics of the myths and archetypes and their role in literature. This article tries to carry out archetypal criticism of “The story of Amir Arsalan” according to the Jung’s individuation theory. As the hero searching progress and perfection and finding his archetype, Amir Arsalan begins journey and awakes by seeing the image of Farrokhlega (his anima) and achieves new levels of awareness. By passing of the persona archetype he can eliminate the shadow and get married and unify with anima (Farrokhlega) by the help of the wise old man and ends his individuation process and finally, he achieves his archetype. However, he experiences death and rebirth archetypes as revival of life and inner revolution by entering to cave and well- indicating return to fetus period(ritual death)-leaving there as the secret of rebirth.

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Archetypes serve as fundamental building blocks and inherited attributes of human beings that profoundly influence behavior, manifesting in myths, symbols, and imagery. These archetypes possess an unconscious content that has evolved over millennia within the psyche of humanity. Among these archetypes, the "Self" and "Shadow" hold essential roles in Jungian psychology, aiding in the interpretation of individual identity and the inner conflicts of individuals. In "The Dinner of the Cypress and Fire," the protagonist's quest for identity and self-awareness is portrayed through love and complex human relationships. In contrast, "On Water" depicts the character's journey towards recognition of the other half of the "Self," that is, the "Shadow," confronting existential crises and fears. A deep analysis of the narrative elements reveals that understanding and interpreting the characters through the lens of archetypes not only possess a psychological and symbolic structure but also carry unconscious content. This exploration highlights the mental landscapes of human cultures and recounts the behavioral and experiential patterns of humanity since the dawn of being and authenticity. Overall, this research delves into the archetypes of "Self" and "Shadow" within "The Dinner of the Cypress and Fire" by Shahryar Mandanipour and "On Water" by Guy de Maupassant. The findings of this study underscore the significance of literature as a tool for exploring human psychology and social interactions, indicating that literature can act as a reflective medium for the profound depths of human existence.