THE IMPORTANCE OF MYTHOLOGIES, ARCHETYPES, AND MYTHIC UNITS IN THE CREATION OF A FEMALE IMAGE IN NOVELS “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” BY JANE AUSTEN AND “O'TGAN KUNLAR” BY ABDULLAH QODIRIY
Keywords:
mythologies, archetypes, mythic units, female images, gender rolesAbstract
This article explores the significance of mythologies, archetypes, and mythic units in shaping female images in two well-known works of literature: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Abdullah Qodiriy’s O'tgan Kunlar (Bygone Days). By examining the main characters of these novels, Elizabeth Bennet and Kumush as central characters, this analysis highlights how universal themes such as family, marriage, social status of women, cultural narratives, and symbolic structures contribute to the portrayal of women. Both novels reflect their respective societies while transcending cultural boundaries, offering insights into gender roles, individuality, and societal expectations. This scientific paper attempts to demonstrate a comparative linguistic and cultural analysis of how women are depicted in the works of Jane Austen, a central figure in English literature, and Abdullah Qodiriy, a major author in Uzbek literature. Both authors lived during times when women's roles were evolving in society, and their literary works capture various aspects of gender dynamics, societal expectations, and women’s empowerment.
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