The Literary Father: An Analysis of Paternal Images in Modern and Classical Uzbek Literature

Аннотация

This article analyzes the image of the father in Uzbek literature through works by Abdulla Qodiriy, Erkin Vohidov, O‘tkir Hoshimov, Xurshid Davron, Shuhrat, and Said Ahmad. The study explores the artistic, social, and psychological dimensions of the father figure as portrayed in literature, highlighting its role in family, society, and national memory. Keywords: Father figure, Uzbek literature, literary interpretation, psychological analysis, family relations, national memory. Introduction: There are many nations in the world, and In Uzbek literature, the artistic interpretation of the with them diverse cultures. The language, culture, and father figure has evolved with layered and historically history of the world’s nations are vividly reflected in conditioned development. For instance, in Abdulla their literature. As literature conveys life through Qodiriy’s novel *“Days Gone By”*, the character images, the characters in ideologically and artistically Yusufbek Hoji embodies the father figure as a person mature works allow us to gain broad and accurate who ensures social and spiritual stability and insights into the social life of a specific era. commands great respect among the people. He is portrayed as a devout, tradition-bound man who lives The image of the father is one of the most widespread by religious beliefs and defends his views with figures not only in national but also in world literature. determination. The strength of this image lies in how In literary works, fathers generally take on three the author reveals the historical and social role of the primary roles across different cultures: protector, father within Uzbek family life. However, Yusufbek Hoji helper, and educator. Like mothers, fathers are pillars also remains within the bounds of traditionalism, who foster the emotional well-being of children. A opposing his son’s choices and acting as a force against father is a wise mentor who can answer all of a child’s modern changes. We believe Qodiriy uses this questions, a role model, a loving person who shows his character to illustrate the conservative elements of affection through actions rather than words, and a society and the conflict between these traditional unique figure in expressing love. He is like a guiding views and the aspirations of youth. This work teaches light in all our actions and is a child's first hero. The how fathers should balance the preservation of family most remarkable feature of a father's love is that he honor with respect for the independence of their believes the best of everything should be for his children. The novel, being a classic of Uzbek literature, children before himself. With a father, one feels safe— offers deep insights into parenthood and family fathers are protectors who warn of any danger. relations through the comparison of past and present.