THE USE OF PROVERBS AND FOLK EXPRESSIONS IN THE FANTASTIC WORKS OF TOHIR MALIK
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Keywords: Tohir Malik, Uzbek folklore, proverbs, idioms, fantastic literature, cultural symbols, narrative functions.Abstract
Abstract: This article explores the integration and interpretation of Uzbek proverbs, idioms, and other elements of oral folklore in the fantastic fiction of renowned Uzbek writer Tohir Malik. His use of folk expressions enriches the narrative, adds layers of cultural meaning, and enhances the symbolic depth of his plots. Through textual analysis, the study reveals how these traditional linguistic units serve not only decorative purposes but function as carriers of moral philosophy, cultural memory, and thematic reinforcement.
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