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Through the Eyes of a Woman: Realism and Resistance in
Oydin's Fiction
Bazarova Shahlo Shuxratovna
Independent researcher at Samarkand State University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Received:
24 March 2025;
Accepted:
20 April 2025;
Published:
22 May 2025
Abstract:
This article provides information about the work of Uzbek writer Aydin Sobirova. Adiba's stories analyze
the image of women and their role in society. The influence of the social environment on women's dreams,
aspirations, and dreams has been studied.
Keywords:
Woman, feminism, gender equality, artistic world, aesthetic ideal, spirit of the time, national spirit,
subject and composition.
Introduction:
The depiction of women’s lives and the
creation of their vivid images are central to Oydin’s
storytelling (and his overall literary creativity).
Therefore, it would not b
e incorrect to call Oydin’s
oeuvre an artistic chronicle and unique annal of the life
of Uzbek women. Oydin not only influenced society
through his works but also served as a role model for
the women of his time through his personal virtues,
thereby providing impetus through his literary legacy.
Oydin remained faithful to the principle of revealing
life’s truths through the portrayal of women’s images
even in the post-war period. His books such as
“Courage and Honor”, “Stories and Sketches”, and
“Stories” t
estify to this fact. In these works, the author
creates images of the simple, kind, obedient, patient,
and loyal Uzbek woman and mother. The heroines of
the stories are portrayed as mothers, wives, and
daughters of the era. Their striving for knowledge and
enlightenment is depicted, and ignorance is criticized
as the main cause of social regression. In the story
“From Infant to Toddler”, included in the “Stories”
collection, the author reveals the era’s social
environment through the tragic fate of women. The
protagonist, Erqoziyeva, is an active collective farm
worker. Having been engaged in labor from a young
age, she marries a worthy young man but suffers the
death of not one, but four children soon after birth. Due
to the lack of medical facilities, the children are born
and die at home with the assistance of local elder
women, whose superstitious advice only worsens the
situation. For instance, they advise, “Your child is under
a curse. Spirits have cast a spell. Hold a black chicken
three times, scream
and frighten the spirits away...”
[3,4]. Despite their efforts, the child still dies [3,4]. This
tragic repetition of fate is attributed to the women’s
ignorance of proper medical care. Fear of social gossip
prevents them from going to hospitals. Erqoziyev
a’s
husband urges her to give birth in a hospital, but she
resists due to societal prejudices. Eventually, when she
does deliver in a hospital, she successfully gives birth to
four healthy children. Through such stories, the author
reveals the spirit of the time, when many women lost
their children due to ignorance and superstition.
Answering the demands of the era and advocating for
modern life changes, especially encouraging women to
stop “wilting away behind four walls” (as Oydin phrases
it) and actively participate in social life, forms the main
ideological message of Oydin’s work. In the story “Let
Him See for Himself”, Nazirjon, an educated and
worldly young man, is contrasted with Shakarkhon, a
girl influenced by her mother who quits her studies and
stays at home. The author skillfully reveals their
characters, with each figure occupying its own poetic
world. Shakarkhon’s mother believes that studying is
not a woman’s business, thus obstructing her
da
ughter’s education. Shakarkhon’s ignorance and
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distance from education prevent her and Nazirjon’s
mothers’ dreams from coming true. Nazirjon wishes to
marry an educated girl. Through Nazirjon’s words—“Is
it shameful for people to chat with their peers? Girls
fight alongside boys in wars, stand side by side, and
heal the wounded! This is not shame, this is humanity,
proof of being truly human” [3,56]—
the author
exposes the outdated thinking of the time as a sign of
societal decline rather than progress. The
story’s main
idea emphasizes that both men and women should
have equal access to education. At the end of the story,
Shakarkhon returns to the institute voluntarily and
takes confident steps towards a new era. Clearly,
Nazirjon’s influence was significant
in changing
Shakarkhon’s worldview. She realizes that clinging to
outdated ideas would cost her happiness and future.
Having faced such a situation once, she resolves never
to let it happen again, choosing instead the bright path
of education.
The
plot
and
composition of the story are also well-crafted. The
narrative is cohesive and complete, without
superfluous episodes or details. The degree of conflict
escalation is appropriate, so the story flows without
sluggishness [2,68]. The language of the story is simple.
The author effectively uses lively and folk language.
Concise descriptions enrich the beauty of the story and
help
reveal
its
ideological
content.
In the story “Her Eyes Are Like This”, the themes of
childbirth and child-rearing are presented. The story
condemns some women who consider children an
obstacle to social activity, while the role of mothers is
glorified. Gulnor, a woman who refuses motherhood
with statements like “Artists should not give birth” and
“Having children and raising them spoils the figure and
hinders dancing,” is portrayed in opposition to the
dancer Sunbula, who is a loyal, sincere, kind mother
and a talented dancer. Her husband, docent Olimjon,
sees life without children as meaningless. This contrast
in female characters vividly reveals the main idea of the
story. Oydin’s story “Is Your Heart Satisfied, Good
Man?” also depicts family life. The narrative sho
ws how
responsible official Mahmudov neglects his wife
Lalikhon, who becomes isolated from social life and
community activities. Bored with idleness, Lalikhon
begins to doubt her husband, leading to a cooling of
their relationship and a crisis threatening their family.
Mahmudov, unaware of his role in this, blames his wife:
“Only one option remains –
divorce” [3,161]. The story
reveals the root causes of family problems and ways to
resolve them through vivid imagery. The plot is natural,
engaging, and the characters are striking. The author
combines plot development with character creation
effectively.
Oydin’s stories are valuable not only for their themes,
ideas, and images but also for their language and
artistic mastery. The author skillfully depicts national
characteristics, values, customs, and traits specific to
the Uzbek people. He portrays mothers as only mothers
can be, elderly women as only elderly women can be,
and children with behavior, psychology, and individual
speech true to their nature. His stories show a strong
tendency to express new themes artistically and to
create new images.
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