摘要：AbstractIn this research, dramatic story of Sheikh San’aan, which is one of the stories in Conference of the Birds written by Attar Neyshaburi in the 6thcentury hegira, is psychologically analyzed using Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), and analytical and descriptive methods. Sheikh San’aan is the hero of the story and a hermit who fell in love with a Christian girl in senility. The needs of hero's id were confronted by his superego's presses. Change and Travel were of the most distinguished needs and Affliction was the most prominent press of the hero. The process of change facilitated by ego throughout the story leads to catharsis and ultimately transcendence of dimensions of hero's personality. The evolution of the hero and his achievement of needlessness against presses were assessed. Conflicts, anxieties and feelings of the hero were appraised towards his attainment of life's meaning. Finally, Attar's universal and humanistic approach to life was further discussed based on his projections towards the story of Sheikh San’aan.
关键词：Psychological analysis;Story of Sheikh San’aan;Thematic Apperception Test
