"Call her 'mother,' my boy. Call her 'mother'." The
story's main semiotic pivot occurs when the old man
informs Uljan, "Arzihol was your biological mother,
my son. After Salom the horseman violated her, we
gave you to Rohat. You were indeed breastfed by
Arzihol herself, my son…" [Eshonqul, 2004, 58] The
torment of conscience does not let him live in peace,
and the detail of the stick, a vestige of the past,
reminds him of certain sins.
The opening inscription of the work allows us to
reflect on the intersection of paternal influence and
the words of prayer with reality. Motivated by
concern for his family's reputation, the father coerces
his daughter, the director, into deceit. This, coupled
with the actions of the licentious Salom-chavandoz,
plunges the life of a disabled girl into despair and
breeds unhappiness in the life of an illegitimate son.
Both Rajab-chavanduz, who manifest fatherhood
through violence and cruelty, and Uljan, who inherits
this violent temper, exhibit wavering faith, evidenced
in their prayer filled with doubts. The portrayal of
Arzihol as a mother, unable to pray for her child's
happiness, is an unusual narrative device; in this
context, the author effectively employs antonomasia.
Rejected by all, Arzihol, a woman with a physical
disability, is exploited for her labour, humiliated, and
subjected to lifelong suffering by her son, Uljan. The
narrative suggests that a generation bereft of their
parents' prayers tends to evolve into violent, cold-
hearted individuals facing chaotic lives.
The narrative, "Yolgizim-siz" (You're my only one),
penned by Khurshid Dustmukhamed, is built on the
author's perspective on human life. It provides a
glimpse into the psyche of Fyodor Dostoevsky,
renowned globally for his distinctive voice and style,
offering insights into the moments of joy in this
esteemed author's challenging life. Daily
preoccupations of the writer, who advanced universal
human ideas, and the cultivation of 'tahayul' in them,
contribute to the evolution of the plot and the
depiction of complex events. The author's captivating
language and strength draw young Anna towards
Dostoevsky's unique talent, profound intellect, and
intricate mind. It becomes apparent that Dostoevsky,
who found life's essence in art, along with the writer's
innocence, honesty, and risk-taking disposition, lent
her resilience and vigour in trying times. By
recreating the persona of Fyodor Dostoevsky in his
narrative, Khurshid Dustmukhammed acquaints
readers with this author's extraordinary talent.
Often, authors intentionally utilise epigraphs at the
outset of their stories. An epigraph can offer readers
insight into the author's artistic intent. From the
epigraph of Isajan Sultan's "Qismat" (Fate), readers
can infer the story's conclusion. The epigraph asserts,
"If you throw a stick at your fatherhood, your child
may one day throw a stone at you". This suggests that
all actions, whether benevolent or malicious, entail
corresponding outcomes and repercussions. The
logical substantiation of the event illustrated in the
work's poetics aids in elucidating the ultimate point in
interpersonal relationships.
The distinctiveness of an author's work concurrently
determines the particularities of the creative process.
Each author has a unique creative process. For
instance, the narratives by Zulfiya Qurolboyqizi
present the images of a mother, beloved, young
woman, and aim to vividly portray challenges
encountered in the market economy. The author seeks
to explore the lives of affluent individuals from
diverse, often contrasting angles. In "Boyvuchcha",
the author discusses individuals whose luxurious
lives are financed by ill-gotten wealth, which
ultimately leads to their downfall. The spiritual
paucity of the parents adversely affects their
children's happiness. The mother, unable to bear the
death of her violated daughter, her son's drug
addiction, and her wealthy husband's betrayal,
eventually succumbs to insanity. The narrative
depicts the daily lifestyles of people from disparate
social classes. Through the dialogue between a
wealthy lady and a servant, the author conveys his
thoughts about aspirations and satisfaction, honesty
and evil, thereby heightening the narrative tension.
Using the illustration of a family's disintegration, the
author warns readers about the potential misfortunes
stemming from an overdependence on wealth,
deterring them from embarking on such a hazardous
path.
2 METHODS
Nurilla Chori's narrative "Kyzgaldak" (Poppy)
mirrors the archetypal traits associated with the
maternal figure. Turdihol, a widow, takes immense
pride in her son and considers her daughter as her
honour. The daughter, Tulg‘anay, whose beauty
aligns with the literal translation of her name - the full
moon, acts as a catalyst in the progression of the
narrative. The mother, despite her initial reluctance,
consents to her daughter's marriage to Eshpuldalla’s
son. To hint at the character of Sapar Ugil, the author