INTERPRETATION OF SOCIAL LIFE IN MODERN UZBEK NOVELS

Аннотация

This article analyzes the depiction of social life in modern Uzbek novels, the topical issues covered in the works, plot structure, and the system of images. The author uses works by writers such as Isajon Sultan, Murod Muhammad Do‘st, and Erkin A’zam to illustrate the artistic expression of conflicts between man and society, personal experiences, and spiritual suffering. The article provides an in- depth analysis of social issues reflected in the novels, such as unemployment, loneliness, and spiritual emptiness, highlighting their literary value and role in modern Uzbek literature. Keywords: modern Uzbek novels, social life, plot analysis, system of images, spiritual issues, literary analysis, literary works. Аннотация: В статье анализируется изображение общественной жизни в современных узбекских романах, актуальные темы, затронутые в произведениях, структура сюжета, система образов. Автор использует произведения таких писателей, как Исайон Султан, Мурад Мухаммад Дост и Эркин Азам, чтобы проиллюстрировать художественное выражение конфликтов между человеком и обществом, личных переживаний и духовных страданий. В статье дается глубокий анализ социальных проблем, отраженных в романах, — безработицы, одиночества, духовной опустошенности, — а также подчеркивается их литературная ценность и место в современной узбекской литературе. Ключевые слова: современные узбекские романы, общественная жизнь, анализ сюжета, система образов, духовные проблемы, литературный анализ, литературное произведение. In Uzbek literature, after gaining independence, a new phase began in the artistic representation of human and social relationships, as well as the changes taking place in public life. By addressing significant issues of modern life, writers sought to combine real-world reality with artistic thought. In particular, Uzbek novels of the 21st century have expanded to cover a wide range of themes such as the role of the 177 SCIENCE SHINE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL Issue 11(46), Volume 1 | ISSN 3030-377X | 25.05.2025 individual in society, social inequality, moral crisis, unemployment, migration, and youth issues. Modern novels observe an increasing vitality and a critical approach through plot construction, character systems, and internal conflicts. Such works not only have literary and artistic value but also play an important role in shaping public consciousness. Therefore, analyzing the social content, themes, and narrative peculiarities of modern Uzbek novels and determining their connection with today's life is an urgent scientific task. This article analyzes the depiction of social life in modern Uzbek novels. In particular, it will study the themes, plot structure, and artistic style of several selected works. The novels analyzed in this study reveal the pervasive sense of disillusionment, alienation, and emotional turmoil that many individuals experience in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. From the loneliness and isolation of the urban individual in Isajon Sultan’s Among the People to the moral and spiritual crisis faced by characters in Murod Muhammad Do‘st’s Abdullajon, the authors present a vivid and often critical portrayal of how social structures, economic pressures, and cultural transformations affect human beings. The characters in these works are frequently caught in the tension between their inner desires and the external realities imposed by a rapidly changing society. In particular, these novels highlight several recurring themes that resonate with contemporary Uzbek readers, such as unemployment, the quest for personal identity, and the erosion of traditional moral values. The sense of spiritual emptiness and existential questioning is also central to many of the works, with characters struggling to find meaning in a society where old values and norms are increasingly questioned and where the future seems uncertain. The portrayal of these spiritual crises is particularly striking, as it speaks to the deeper, more complex emotional struggles that individuals face when they are disconnected from a sense of purpose or community. Main Part: Modern Uzbek novels have reached a new level through artistic analysis of the complex processes occurring in social life and by shedding light on conflicts between the individual and society. Below, these trends are analyzed using examples from several famous works. 1. Isajon Sultan's Novel "Among the People" 178 SCIENCE SHINE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL Issue 11(46), Volume 1 | ISSN 3030-377X | 25.05.2025 This novel focuses on the inner world of a modern urban person, their loneliness, alienation, unemployment, and psychological pressure. The protagonist of the novel is an ordinary servant who, although he spends his days among people, becomes increasingly distant from their problems, lives, and values. The plot of the novel is simple, but its internal conflicts, societal injustice, and situations of spiritual crisis provoke deep reflection from the