THE IMAGE OF STEPMOTHER IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK WORKS

The article analyzes the development of the image of the stepmother in the historical and literary context, the reception and evolution of this image in Uzbek and English literature; the educational and social meanings the image of the stepmother conveys to students, its spiritual characteristics and place in society; the social problems writers addressed through this image, and what solutions they offered; psychological features of the stepmother image, her inner world, personal drama, and spiritual experiences. In English and Uzbek prose, the family values, social relations, and educational approaches of both nations are expressed through the artistic depiction of the image of the stepmother. The research results introduce new aspects to literary studies and expand students' understanding of this topic

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