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The Depiction of Symbolic
Images in The
Representation of
Women's Psychology (On
the Example of Zebo
Mirzo's Creative Work)
Otamuratova Muyiba Uktamovna
Lecturer at the Department of Uzbek Language and Literature, Faculty of
Philology and Art, Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan
Beruni, Uzbekistan
Abstract
: This article analyzes the symbolic imagery in
the works of the talented poetess Zebo Mirzo. It
highlights the poetess’s mastery in expressing the inner
world
of
women
through
various
symbolic
representations. The uniqueness and essence of the
symbolic images frequently encountered in her poetry
are interpreted, and the artistic-aesthetic features of
her literary works are reflected.
Keywords:
Symbolism, imagery, psychology, depiction,
interpretation, analysis.
Introduction:
Modern Uzbek poetry is a type of
literature that not only conveys emotional states
through aesthetic imagery but also deeply explores
societal changes and socio-ethical issues, particularly
the inner world and psychological experiences of
women. In depicting a woman's psyche, symbolic
imagery performs an important artistic function. The
analysis below focuses on the main points related to this
subject. “Today, the subject of literature is not just
about topics, but about people; thus, universal themes
are gradually being replaced by human-centered
imagery. As a result, various distinct directions in
figurative expression are emerging, contributing to the
advancement of national literature.” [9: 348]
In contemporary poetry, the image of a woman is no
longer merely a symbol of love but is also represented
as a figure of motherhood, compassion, loneliness,
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inner conflicts, and resistance to social pressures.
These psychological states are deeply expressed
through symbolic imagery. Portraying a woman’s pain
not directly but through conditional images is a
distinctive feature of modern poetics.
METHOD
The depiction of symbolic images allows for the
indirect yet more profound and emotionally resonant
exp
ression of a woman’s psychological experiences
through figurative thinking. This approach enhances
the aesthetic value of poetry, universalizes the female
image, and evokes reflection and empathy in the
reader. The characteristics of symbolic and
metaphori
cal imagery in today’s poetry are deeply
embodied in the works of the skillful poetess Zebo
Mirzo. These representations serve as a powerful
means of illuminating the poetess's inner experiences
and the emotional world of women.
DISCUSSION AND RESULTS
In the poetic works of Zebo Mirzo, various symbolic
images are extensively used to depict a woman's
psyche. The images of trees, birds, flowers, and wine
frequently appear in her poetry. The poetess
effectively utilizes these symbols to express the inner
emotional experiences of women.
Kо‘klаmdа qurigаn
Dаrаxtdаy nоchоr…
Men sevаmаn, ey mаngu аzоb,
Qоnimgа tаshnа
-yu,
Jоnimgа huzur.
О‘tkir hislаrini kо‘ksimgа tirаb
Yurаgimni kesib о‘tаyоtgаn nur! [4: 26]
Yuqоridаgi she’rdа ijоdkоr hаr bir dаrаxtning
kо‘klаmdа gullаshi аyоnligigа ishоrа qilib, mаngu ishq
iztirоbigа оshnо bо‘lgаn аyоlni аyni bаhоrdа qurigаn
nоchоr dаrаxtgа qiyоslаydi. Uning yurаgini kesib
о‘tаyоtgаn nur esа bu ishqdir. Shоirа аnа shu tuyg‘u
tа’siridа chekаyоtgаn dаrdlаrini gullаgаn dаrаxtlаr
оrаsidа muztаrib qоlgаn qurib bоrаyоtgаn dаrаxtning
аrmоnlаrigа mengzаydi. Uning ijоdidа dаrаxt timsоli
kо‘pinchа quriyоtgаn hоlаtdа ifоdаlаnаdi. Bu jаrаyоn
esа shоirаning оlаmni аnglаshdаgi о‘zigа xоs qirrаlаrini
kо‘rsаtib berаdi.
…Ketib bоrаr, mendаn qаdаmlаr,
U Ishq edi!
Аstа ilg‘аdim.
Quriyоtgаn dаrаxt pоyigа
Yuzlаrimni bоsib yig‘lаdim… [4: 39]
In this poem as well, the poet vividly portrays the
image of a woman weeping at the foot of a withering
tree, likening the woman to herself. That is, with all the
emotions in her heart left unanswered and her dreams
and hopes unfulfilled, the woman’s soul, much like the
drying tree, is slowly withering in sorrow. Pressing her
face against the trunk, she cries out in despair beneath
the tree that shares her anguish. The poem vividly brings
to life the lyrical heroine’s dramatic emotional state
before the reader’s eyes.
Men shu yurtgа tо‘kilgаn bir bаxt,
Mаyli, izlаng, ildizim Kо‘kdа.
Men
–
chаqmоqlаr urgаn bir dаrаxt,
Tik о‘sаmаn qоrоng‘ulikdа!.. [4: 81]
In these lines, the poet, at one moment, compares
herself to happiness descended from the sky, implying
that her roots are in the heavens, while at another
moment, she likens herself to a lightning-struck tree
growing upright in the darkness. Such depiction of the
tree symbol reveals a new interpretation of symbolism
in Zebo Mirzo’s poetry.
Renowned poet Khurshid Davron writes the following
about Zebo Mirzo’s poetic style: “You hear a melody,
read a poem, or gaze at a scene
—
and for a long time,
you remain a captive of the emotions that were born in
your heart at that moment. I am convinced that a reader
who immerses themselves in Zebo’s poems will not
forget her easily, and the journey of love awakened in
their soul will continue for a long time” [4: 6]. Reading
these lines, one becomes certain of the truth in the
master poet’s words. Indeed, Zebo Mirzo’s works—
like
the landscapes of her soul and inner world
—
are vivid,
crystal-clear, and as alive and heartfelt as life
itself.О‘lmаgаnmаn, bаlki hаli hаm,
Kutаyаpti Ilоhiy ruhlаr.
Bаlki hаnuz ulkаn Qushdirmаn,
Tоsh оtаdi qаnоti yо‘qlаr… [4: 91]
The image of a bird frequently appears in the poetess’s
works. She perceives the bird as a symbol of freedom
and power. Comparing herself to a mighty bird, she
describes how those without wings
—
those who cannot
reach her level
—
throw stones at her. Yet, despite this,
the bird does not abandon its soaring flight, for she
implies that divine spirits watch over its path. Perhaps it
is precisely for this reason that she remains alive and
resilient to this day.
Through her spiritually dramatic poem “Wandering
Souls”, the reader is able to deeply enter the poetess’s
emotions, inner world, and personality.
Ruh nаdir?
U qushdir, ilоhiy bir qush
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Ikkitа yurаkkа birdаn in qurgаn.
Gоh ikki о‘t ichrа kо‘ringаn sаrxush,
Gоh yоlg‘iz bir dildа chirqillаb turgаn. [4: 105]
The poetess compares the soul to a divine bird, stating
that its nesting in the hearts of two lovers at once
signifies bliss. However, she also emphasizes that
sometimes this bird, intoxicated amidst the flames of
passion, cries out from within a single heart. This
conveys the image of a person tormented by
unrequited love, deeply etched into the lines of her
poetry.
As noted in one sourc
e, “Independent thinking
manifests itself when a person does not rely on others'
opinions
regarding
surrounding
events
and
phenomena, but instead expresses their own
standpoint. In essence, independent thought is a well-
grounded conclusion drawn from the analysis of
specific events.” [10: 4] Indeed, the emergence of new
poetic expressions and the discovery of piercing lines
in poetry indicate each author’s unique style and
literary identity.
CONCLUSION
Zebo Mirzo’s poetry, in essence, echoes the creative
spirit of renowned Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva.
Both of their works display deep spiritual,
philosophical, and aesthetic harmony. They express
themes such as the female soul, love, devotion, and
inner anguish with profound artistic depth. The pain
and courage conveyed in their writings reveal a
spiritual kinship between the two poetesses.
In both cases, the lyrical hero is sensitive and
approaches life with a deep philosophical perspective,
striving for self-awareness through suffering. The most
significant aspect of the harmony in their works lies in
the pursuit of inner freedom, which serves as the
foundation for finding a personal poetic voice.
Similarities can also be observed in their use of
symbolic imagery. In the works of both poetesses, the
interpretation of the female psyche is closely
intertwined with their personal "I".
The symbolic images created by Zebo Mirzo often
encapsulate universal concepts such as the feminine
heart, the search for self, and selfless love. Their
artistic portrayal in poetry stands as a testament to the
poetess’s poetic mastery.
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