The role of customs and rituals in literary works of jane austen and abdulla kadiriy

Аннотация

Literature plays a crucial role in shaping cultural identity by preserving collective memory, conveying shared beliefs and values, and both reflecting and shaping societal norms. Through forms like storytelling, poetry, and drama, cultures pass on their histories, traditions, and ideologies across generations, strengthening a sense of identity and community. The role of national customs and rituals are highly important in creating literary works. This article examines the customs and rituals depicted in the works of Uzbek writer Abdulla Kadiriy andEnglish novelist Jane Austen. The analysis focuses onkey works that illustrate the traditions, cultural norms, and social ceremonies of their respective eras. A comparative study of their literature reveals the unique ways in which social and family rituals are portrayed in Eastern and Western literature. Key words: literature, social norms, rituals, customs, traditions. Аннотация: Литература играет важную роль в формировании культурной идентичности, сохраняя коллективную память, передавая общие убеждения и ценности, а также отражая и формируя общественные нормы. Посредством таких жанров, как повествование, поэзия и драма, культуры передают свою историю, традиции и идеологии из поколения в поколение, укрепляя чувство идентичности и общности. Национальные обычаи и ритуалы имеют большое значение в создании литературных произведений. В данной статье рассматриваются обычаи и ритуалы, изображенные в произведениях узбекского писателя Абдуллы Кадыри и английской писательницы Джейн Остин. Анализ сосредоточен на ключевых произведениях, иллюстрирующих традиции, культурные нормы и социальные церемонии их эпох. Сравнительное исследование их литературы выявляет уникальные способы изображения социальных и семейных ритуалов в восточнойи западной литературе. Ключевые слова:литература,социальныенормы,ритуалы,обычаи,традиции. Annotatsiya: Adabiyot madaniy o‘zlikni shakllantirishda muhim rol o‘ynaydi, chunki adabiyot orqali millatning urf-odatlarini, umumiy e’tiqod va qadriyatlarni yetkazish hamda ijtimoiy me’yorlarni aks ettirish va shakllantirish vositasi hisoblanadi. Hikoyachilik, she’riyat va drama kabi adabiy janrlar orqali madaniyatlar o‘z tarixini, an’analarini va mafkuralarini avloddan-avlodga yetkazib, o‘ziga xoslik va jamoaviylik hissini mustahkamlaydi. Milliy urf- odatlar va marosimlar adabiy asarlarning yaratilishida muhim ahamiyat kasb etadi. Ushbu maqolada o‘zbek yozuvchisi Abdulla Qodiriy va ingliz yozuvchisi Jeyn Ostinning asarlarida tasvirlangan urf-odatlar va marosimlar tahlil qilinadi. Tadqiqot ularning davriga xos bo‘lgan an’analar, madaniy me’yorlar va ijtimoiy marosimlarni aks ettiruvchi muhim asarlarga asoslanadi. Ularning adabiyotini qiyosiy o‘rganish sharq va g‘arb adabiyotida ijtimoiy hamda oilaviymarosimlarning o‘zigaxos ifodalanish usullarini aniqlash imkoniniberadi. Kalitso‘zlar: adabiyot, ijtimoiyme’yorlar, marosimlar, urf-odatlar, an’analar. Introduction: Literary works serve as valuable sources for studying national customs and rituals, as they not only illustrate cultural norms but also reflect the values of society. In the works of Abdulla Kadiriy (1894–1938) and Jane Austen (1775–1817), detailed depictions of traditional ceremonies related to family life, marriage, hospitality, and social interactions are evident. Abdulla Kadiriy, known for his historical novels such as By Gone Days (1926), presents Uzbek traditions of the 19th century, including wedding customs, social etiquette, and moral values of that time (Ibragimov, 2017). Jane Austen, in works such as Pride and Prejudice (1813), portrays British traditions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with a strong focus on courtship rules, family expectations, and social rituals (Johnson,2019). Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages 113 ILMIYVAPROFESSIONALTA’LIMJARAYONIDAMULOQOT,FANVAMADANIYATLAR INTEGRATSIYASI Customs andRitualsin theWorks of AbdullaKadiriy Kadiriy’s novel By Gone Days is a classic of Uzbek literature that vividly illustrates the customs of 19th-century society. One of the most significant traditions depicted in the novel is marriage arrangements (fatihah-tuyi), which involved negotiations between families, discussions of the bride price (mahr), and an official engagement ceremony (Karimov, 2020). Beyond wedding customs, the novel also reflects hospitality norms, where the host is expected to respectfully welcome guests, serve them tea and traditional dishes, and uphold the values of generosity and respect (Khairullaev, 2018). Additionally, religious rituals played an essential role in important life events, including funerals and childbirth celebrations. Kadiriy also highlights the strict social norms governing women's behavior. Female characters in the novel face significant restrictions in choosing their husbands and their involvement in public life are heavily controlled (Narzullaev, 2021). Customs andRitualsin theWorks of JaneAusten Jane Austen’s novels provide d