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SHUKUR KHOLMIRZAEV’S STORIES: THE DEPICTION OF LIFE PROCESSES
AND THEIR PECULIARITIES
Mamayusupova S.M.
Senior Lecturer, JDPU PhD in Philology
Abstract:
In this article, the author pays special attention to the description of life processes in
the stories of Shukur Kholmirzaev and reveals their distinctive features.
Keywords:
literary, creative, contemplative, tempting, banoras, paranji, velvet
Shukur Kholmirzaev is one of our writers who made a significant entry into the world of
literature at the age of eighteen. The writer's first creative work is directly linked to the genre of
short stories. When talking about the analysis of any literary work, it is essential not to overlook
the writer behind it, as it is their personality that shapes the literary world. One scholar once said,
“A creator must write what they observe.” From this perspective, human thinking is
extraordinarily rich. In fact, we use only about thirty percent of our brain activity. That is why
literature needs human thought. For instance, let’s talk about dreams. People may dream of
things they have never thought of or seen while awake. Sometimes these dreams are interpreted,
sometimes they are considered miraculous, and at times, they even lead to temptation. After all,
we do not deny that we dream, and we talk about it too. So, why should we not depict it in a
literary work? It is part of human nature. In many cases, we see the writer’s work separately
from the writer themselves. However, this can be attributed to the writer’s love for their work,
which leads them to protect it from critical thinking.
Kholmirzaev depicted life processes in his stories both as expressions of youthful and student
romanticism and, on the other hand, as representations of the lives of diverse people from the
Boysun district, showing struggles and changes in society and their spiritual world.
For example, his story
“The Birds Returned from the Village”
starts with the epigraph:
*"The div was laid in the coffin, and a duxoba was placed on its head, a banoras paranji on its
side.
What would Zulfiya have said if she had come back to life?
By the way..."* [Selected Works, Volume 2, page 61]
There is a clear connection between the title of the story and the epigraph. This story is dedicated
to the memory of the writer's mother, Oysha Omonova.
Let me first summarize the story and then proceed with the analysis.
The story begins with the main character, Habibullo, instructing his wife to bathe and dress his
elderly mother, Xosiyat momo, in preparation for a veterans' gathering at the authorities. The
event begins with a sermon by the imam in the mosque and the recitation of a sacred hadith from
the “Saodat” journal. The hadith emphasizes respect for one’s mother. Habibullo, as a pious man,
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takes this teaching to heart. He prepares his mother with care, dressing her in a black costume
and medals left by his father, reflecting the changes and complexities of the society they live in.
As the story progresses, Xosiyat momo shares memories of her difficult past, including her fears
and the hardships she faced under the previous regime. She talks about how she once hid the
order medals and other reminders of the old days. She reveals her fears of the past and reflects on
the harsh times, including the moments when the authorities confiscated her father's horse.
At the gathering, Habibullo worries that his elderly mother might be ridiculed, but he is moved
by her ability to remember even the smallest details of her past. The gathering itself is a
bittersweet reminder of the old days, and Xosiyat momo’s presence provides a glimpse into the
struggles and changes of the time.
The story ends with a reflection on the transformations in society, symbolized by the return of
the birds. The epigraph, which begins with the image of the coffin, symbolizes the inevitability
of death, but the return of the birds is a metaphor for hope and renewal, just as changes in society
bring both loss and opportunity.
In Kholmirzaev’s stories, the depiction of life processes is unique because the writer draws from
his own observations. The writer successfully connects human experiences with the natural
world, showing how humans and animals are intertwined. For instance, the fear and caution of
birds when they sense danger seem to reflect human behavior in times of hardship. In the same
way, Xosiyat momo's reflection on the past and her concern about how others perceive her are
part of the broader human experience.
Kholmirzaev’s works suggest that even in the face of difficulties, there is a possibility for change
and renewal. This is evident in his portrayal of the small details of life, such as the paranjis and
the memories they carry. Through these vivid depictions, the writer emphasizes the passage of
time and the inevitability of change, while also honoring the memories of those who lived
through those changes.
In conclusion, the title
"The Birds Returned from the Village"
carries symbolic weight, pointing
to the cyclical nature of life and death, and the persistence of memories, much like the returning
birds. The story not only portrays personal memories but also captures the broader cultural and
societal changes that impact individuals.
References
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International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research
(IJAPR), 2020.
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Mamayusupova, S. "Mythopoetic Images in Shukur Kholmirzaev’s Stories."
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, 2020.
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Mamayusupova, S. "The Relationship of Proverbs and Sayings in the Works of Shukur
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