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EXPRESSION OF MORAL IDEAS THROUGH LANGUAGE IN UZBEKISTAN
FAIRY TALES IN THE EXAMPLE OF THE FAIRY TALE "THE EMERALD AND
THE PRECIOUS" (LINGUPOETIC ANALYSIS)
Qodirova Xurshida Maqsudbek qizi
Urgench Ranch Technological University
Abstract:
This article explores how moral ideas are expressed through linguistic means in
Uzbek folk tales, using the example of the tale “Zumrad and Qimmat”, within the framework of
a linguopoetic analysis. The study examines how lexical, phraseological, stylistic, and artistic-
expressive tools used in the tale convey moral and ethical values. Particular attention is given to
the artistic portrayal of socially significant behaviors such as honesty, diligence, patience, greed,
and deceit, as well as to the linguistic units that emdiv these qualities. Their semantic and
functional characteristics are analyzed in detail. In “Zumrad and Qimmat”, the linguistic
portrayal of both main characters and the moral evaluation delivered through their speech
patterns are analyzed from a linguopoetic perspective. Moreover, the study reveals how moral
lessons are embedded in idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and figurative language typical of
folk speech. The research lies at the intersection of linguistics and moral philosophy, offering a
deeper understanding of how moral meaning is conveyed through language in folk tales.
Key words:
Uzbek folk tale, moral idea, linguopoetic analysis, linguistic means, artistic
imagery, phraseological unit, speech portrait, folk proverb.
Folk tales are a rich and artistic expression of the national mindset, spiritual world, and system
of moral norms. Uzbek folk tales not only bring pleasure to children, but also directly affect
their moral development and the formation of national views. These works strongly express the
ideological load not only in terms of content, but also in terms of language. The language tools
used in the fairy tale texts - lexical units, phrases, proverbs, figurative words, epithets,
contrasting images - give moral values a descriptive power. In particular, the fairy
tale "Zumrad and Qimmat" is one of the most popular among the people, and moral criteria are
clearly defined through the language and behavior of the characters of the two girls. It is
relevant to study how these language tools are used and how moral ideas are instilled through
them based on a linguopoetic approach.
Although many scientific studies have been conducted on Uzbek folk tales, most of them are
focused on the educational content of fairy tales, the system of artistic images or the
plot structure.
However, the transmission of moral ideas in fairy tales through language means - that is,
vocabulary, phraseologisms, forms of artistic expression - has not been studied in sufficient
depth from a linguistic point of view. In particular, the linguopoetic analysis of the moral load,
semantic properties and influence of language means based on the text of such famous fairy
tales as "Zumrad va Qimmat" has not yet become an independent research topic. Therefore, this
article offers a new approach to the study of Uzbek fairy tales - a way to understand moral ideas
through linguopoetic analysis, and serves to fill the existing scientific gap in this area.
In the fairy tale "Zumrad and Qimmat", the moral standards of behavior such as honesty,
humility, hard work (Zumrad) and greed, laziness, disrespect (Qimmat) are shown in contrast
through the images of two girls. These images are distinguished not only by the events, but also
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by the differences in their language. While Zumrad's language contains respectful words,
gentleness of expressions, low-pitched requests, affectionate words towards mother and animals,
Qimmat's speech uses rude orders, lexical units expressing greed, and statements devoid of
gratitude
and
politeness.
Through
these
differences,
the
author gives a moral assessment at the linguistic level.
For example:
• Zumrad: “Mom, I will do whatever you order.”
• Qimmat: “Why would I do it myself?! You do it, I’m gone!” Also, proverbs that are
often used in the fairy tale strengthen the moral content. For example:
• “Honest work is honest livelihood” (illuminating the image of Zumrad).
• “A greedy person loses a lot” (irony for the image of Qimmat). Phraseologisms
have also become a linguistic tool of moral interpretation:
• “Open-minded”, “pure intention”, “serving with respect” - these expressions
indicate positive moral behavior.
• “Faceless”, “greedy”, “exceeded” - used to express a negative image.
According to the results of the study, in the folk tale "Zumrad va Qimmat" language
means play an important role in expressing moral ideas. The moral assessment of the characters
is determined through lexical units, figurative speech, phraseological means, proverbs and
epithets. Through this, the tale instills moral lessons in the minds of the young listener not only
on the basis of the plot, but also through the artistic power of the language. Honesty and hard
work are promoted in the tale, while lies, greed, and disrespect are negatively assessed. The
linguopoetic approach reveals the means of language through which these ideas are expressed.
Thus, in the analysis of Uzbek folk tales, not only reality, but also the artistry of the language is
a key factor in understanding moral ideas.
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