White as a Symbol of Death and Eternity in Darwish’s and Lorca’s Poetry: A Comparative Study

This article investigates the symbolism of white color in works Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish and Spanish Federico Garcia Lorca. The is exceptionally employed their poetry, which different from its normal Arabic cultures. In used to symbolize a duality opposites, death as an end mortal life eternity infinity phase afterlife. paradoxical use cannot be grasped by readers without considering poetic context. two poets reflect psychology, feelings, emotions toward eternity. symbolizes all forms; self-death shown Darwish’s poem Mural, other illustrated Lament for Death Bullfighter Lorca, divine Lorca’s Martyrdom Saint Eulalia instant humans Remainder Life Darwish. addition, afterlife phase. have exploited express interrogation about man’s destiny after being eternal or not.