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CHILD AND PARENT RELATIONSHIPS IN TOHIR MALIK BOOKS
Egamberdiyeva Dilnura
Student of Uzbek language and literature
at Jizzakh State Pedagogical University
dilnuraegamberdiyeva4@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16880819
Annotation:
within a delicate relationship in a family, the relationship at
the highest level is the one with the child. The views of the family environment
are also reflected in the works of fiction. This article highlights the family
relations influenced by such different environments using the example of the
works of Tohir Malik.
Keywords:
personality traits, family relationships, internal conflicts, crime,
immorality, future
The formation of a person’s character begins in the family; in particular, a
child develops willpower, habits, temperament, behavior, attitude toward the
environment, beliefs, and views.
Therefore, without thoroughly studying the conditions for personal
development in daily life and the possibilities of influence, it is impossible to
discuss the traits of an individual and the factors that shape them. It is known
that the family is a form of a social group with a specific structure, possessing
socio-historical characteristics. For instance, its members are interconnected
through kinship, marriage, shared living conditions, common moral values, and
spiritual compatibility.
Every parent who wants their child to have a bright future must dedicate
their time and effort to raising their children, who are the great individuals of
tomorrow. It would not be an exaggeration to say that every minute spent on a
child’s development becomes a cornerstone for a prosperous future. If parents
fail to pay attention to their children in time and neglect to care about their
future, they are bound to live with regret and remorse later on.
Such family relationships are vividly reflected in the works of the talented
and sharp-pen writer Tohir Malik. For example, the conversation between Asror
and his mother in the novel “Farewell, Childhood” is particularly noteworthy.
Asror stepped back and returned to the kitchen. He shut the balcony door
firmly. Turning on the tap, he splashed water onto his face. Suddenly, sensing a
presence behind him, he flinched.
It was his mother. She was observing him attentively:
— “What’s wrong with you?” she asked, gently stroking Asror’s head.
— “I can’t sleep,” he replied.
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"You must be tired. I heard you didn’t get much rest at yesterday’s wedding.
Go lie down. If you can’t fall asleep, try counting—by tens or even hundreds.
Sooner or later, you’ll drift off without noticing," she said.
Asror looked at his mother thoughtfully. He found a certain warmth in her
simplicity, then silently returned to his room.
This excerpt reflects the mother’s simplicity and her constant concern for
her child’s well-being. The narrative also suggests her humility and courteous
behavior toward her husband, indicating an awareness of her responsibilities
within the family.
Psychologists emphasize the importance of positive and respectful
interactions among family members, as such environments foster a sense of
safety in children, allowing them to express their thoughts and emotions freely.
However, despite the warm relationship portrayed between Asror and his
mother in “Farewell, Childhood”, Asror remains unable to articulate his
emotions. The reason lies in the profound internal conflict he experiences
following the pivotal event that led him down a path of crime. In Tohir Malik’s
words, he becomes “a child who has come to a crossroads,” and articulating that
moment proves to be an overwhelming challenge.
In the renowned work “Shaytanat” by the author, we also witness events
related to the relationships between parents and children. The character
Manzura embodies the image of a modest, shy, and chaste Uzbek woman of her
time, who is obedient to her husband. Manzura’s tendency not to interfere in
matters unnecessarily and her composed explanations managed to soften even
the stern Asadbek.
Their daughter, Zaynab, resembles her mother in modesty but reflects her
father in determination, resentment, and decisiveness. This suggests that within
a family, a child tends to emulate the character traits of the person they consider
their hero. Zaynab spent more time with her mother but admired her father’s
ability to combine affection with strictness, and thus strives to adopt her father’s
qualities.
At the conclusion of the work, her covert preparations for revenge,
venomous laughter, and eyes burning with fire all evoke the image of Asadbek.
In conclusion, every reader should draw the right lessons from the family
relationships depicted in the two works and act in accordance with moral
principles in the future. In this way, a generation enlightened by the light of
knowledge and awareness will be born and reach maturity in the new
Uzbekistan.
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