ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION OF SPIRITUAL VALUES IN BIBI ROBIYA SAIDOVA'S THE STORY OF THE FISH
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https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
Bibi Robiya Saidova; The Story of the Fish; Uzbek literature; spiritual values; artistic interpretation; symbolism; morality; literary analysis.Abstract
The representation of spiritual and moral values has consistently occupied a central place in contemporary Uzbek literature. Through symbolic images, philosophical reflections, and realistic narratives, writers seek to explore the ethical principles that shape human existence and social harmony. Bibi Robiya Saidova is one of the contemporary Uzbek authors whose literary works reflect profound spiritual ideas through artistic expression. Her short story The Story of the Fish presents an allegorical narrative in which the symbolic image of the fish serves as a medium for conveying moral lessons and philosophical reflections on human life. This article examines the artistic interpretation of spiritual values in the story by analyzing its symbolic system, characterization, narrative structure, and literary devices. The study applies comparative, descriptive, and hermeneutic methods to investigate how the author represents such values as kindness, honesty, compassion, responsibility, patience, and self-awareness. The findings reveal that the symbolic structure of the story enables readers to perceive deeper philosophical meanings beyond the literal plot. The artistic language, metaphorical expressions, and allegorical images contribute to the formation of a rich moral discourse that encourages readers to reflect upon their personal and social responsibilities. The study concludes that The Story of the Fish is not merely a literary narrative but also an important artistic text promoting the spiritual education of younger generations and preserving national moral values within the context of contemporary Uzbek literature.
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