THE CANINE METAPHOR: THE SYMBOLIC ROLE OF THE DOG IN SAID AHMAD'S SATIRICAL STORY "QOPLON"
Аннотация
This article analyzes the profound symbolic and narrative function of the dog, Qoplon, in Said Ahmad's satirical Uzbek short story of the same name. Far from a mere animal companion, Qoplon transcends its literal role to become a central metaphor for human vices, particularly sycophancy and opportunism. The analysis explores how Qoplon is initially introduced as a symbol of superficial status, then functions as a tool for the character Qurbonboy's calculated flattery, and ultimately embodies Qurbonboy's unprincipled nature through its transferable loyalty. The article highlights how Said Ahmad uses the dog to critique societal hypocrisy and the transactional nature of relationships based on power, delivering a sharp and memorable commentary on human folly and the dangers of unbridled opportunism.
Ключевые слова
Said Ahmad, Qoplon, Uzbek Literature, Satire, Dog, Symbolism, Metaphor, Sycophancy, Opportunism, Human Vices, Literary Analysis, Central Asian Literature.
Библиографические ссылки
- Ahmad, Said. Qoplon.
- Literary Criticism on Said Ahmad's Qoplon. (e.g., academic articles or essays analyzing Said Ahmad's satirical works, particularly "Qoplon," from Uzbek literary scholarship).
- Uzbek Literary Criticism, Qoplon (hikoya) - Vikipediya. (Referencing publicly available scholarly summaries or encyclopedic entries that analyze the story's themes and symbolism, such as the Wikipedia entry for "Qoplon (hikoya)" in Uzbek).