SYNECDOCHE IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH POETRY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Synecdoche, Uzbek poetry, English poetry, comparative literature, poetics, Navoi, Shakespeare, symbolismAbstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of synecdoche as a poetic device in Uzbek and English poetry, focusing on both classical and modern traditions. By examining the structural, functional, and cultural dimensions of synecdoche, the study reveals its dual role in enhancing aesthetic expression and reflecting divergent cultural worldviews.
Poetry deeply influenced by Sufi mysticism and Eastern metaphysics, synecdoche predominantly embodies spiritual and metaphysical meanings, symbolizing the unity between the human and the divine in Uzbek culture. Conversely, English poetry employs synecdoche to explore psychological depth, individual identity, and social dynamics, highlighting internal conflict and moral complexity. Through interdisciplinary methods combining stylistic, content-based, and cultural-historical analysis, the research illustrates how synecdoche adapts to cultural contexts, serving as both a universal poetic strategy and a culturally specific signifier. This study contributes to comparative literature and cross-cultural poetics by demonstrating how cultural frameworks shape the use and significance of a shared rhetorical trope.
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