The Function of Poetic Symbols Associated with Bread in Poetry

Аннотация

This article describes the ideological-philasofical, artistic-aesthetic aspects bread -poetic imaje in poetry. The Figurative and syumbolic meanings expressed through the poetic image of bread are analyzed. Keywords: Poetic image, symbol, metaphor, psychological interpretation, lyrical hero. thereby emphasizing the value of hard work. In times Introduction: The transformations and evolutions in a of war or famine, it is interpreted as a symbol of the person’s heart and mind lead to a renewal of the artistic struggle for survival. criteria of life. The creative individual deeply comprehends the diverse conditions of any society and The poetic image of bread in lyrical works plays an life. Lyric works hold particular importance as a means important role in understanding national identity and of expressing human emotions, feelings, and inner emotionally grasping the historical processes worlds. Poetry serves as a tool that demonstrates the experienced by the people. By employing the image of connection and harmony between nature and humans, bread, poets symbolically depict the social, economic, celebrates aesthetic aspects, and generalizes the and spiritual state of their time, which enables the spiritual experiences of the lyrical hero. reader to draw deep philosophical conclusions. Works written in this genre often contain metaphorical In classical poetry, bread has always represented and symbolic meanings. The poetic image of bread, a essential human values: patience, labor, social unity, gift of nature, holds a special place both in the daily life kindness, and daily perseverance within society. of the people and in literary interpretations. Since In contemporary poetry, interpretations of the image ancient times, bread has been regarded as a symbol of of bread have entered a new dimension. Today, bread life, blessing, peace, and abundance. Therefore, in lyric is closely linked not only with social and cultural works, the poetic image of bread is often used to reveal changes but is also reflected in philosophical and the author's philosophical views, historical reality, and psychological interpretations alongside realistic human relationships. worldly contexts. In modern literature, bread is In lyrical works, bread frequently appears as a symbol portrayed not only in connection with hunger but also of the people's lifestyle and material existence. through analyses related to worldly values, the decline Through the poetic image of bread, poets strive to of humanity, and reflections on personal past and express the meaning of both the difficult and joyful future. days of human life, as well as the hardships and Its symbolic analysis consistently conveys sincerity and pleasures experienced by the people. For example, human values. This becomes especially evident in the bread can symbolize poverty and the fruit of labor, analysis of Quddus Muhammadiy’s poem “Bread.” American Journal Of Philological Sciences 38 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ajps American Journal Of Philological Sciences (ISSN – 2771-2273) By highlighting the social and spiritual role of bread as a symbolic image in people's lives, the poet poetically In our nation, reveals national values. The following generalizations About bread, can be drawn from the poem: When a girl is married About grain, off, a pair of loaves is placed on her head with the In the people's sayings blessing, “May you be as dear as bread.” Bread is placed under children’s pillows as a protective charm. Fathers They say this — send sons on journeys by handing them a piece of All nations do... bread and a handful of soil as a blessing against Moon-faced flatbread, misfortune. Horsemen tie whole loaves to their belts before participating in ulak (buzkashi) for support. Praised so greatly, Hunters used to carry bread in their pockets to ward off Even a crumb, a piece, wild animals. Before someone departs on a journey, Let it not fall — says everyone. loved ones make them bite a piece of bread, wishing a [Muҳammadiy Q. 3:13] safe return. In mourning households, odd-numbered loaves are placed on the table, and after mourning, the The poet conveys universal values by depicting an custom is to return with even-numbered loaves. ordinary life concept—bread—in a simple, clear, yet meaningful way. By describing different forms of bread The poem’s final lines harmonize with proverbs such as such as kulcha (flatbread), ushoq (crumb), and parcha “Non ham non, ushog‘i ham non” (“Even a crumb is still (piece), the poet elevates everyday details to poetic bread”), “Non bolasi – non ushoq” (“The child of bread analysis and connects them with the national is the crumb”), “Nonni uvatma, qadrini otma” (“Don’t mentality. crush bread, don’t lose its value”), and “Nonga hurmat – elga hurmat” (“Respect for bread is respect for the Although the poem consists of only four syllabic lines, people”). The references to bread in forms like kulcha, it encapsulates profound ideas and semantic depth. c