HUMAN AND SOCIETY RELATIONS THROUGH LITERARY IMAGES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF A. QAHHOR AND J. LONDON’S SHORT STORIES

Abstract

This article examines the theme of relations between the individual and society in the novellas/short stories of Abdulla Qahhor and Jack London, two prominent representatives of Uzbek and American realism. Through comparative analysis, the study highlights how both writers use characters as reflections of a broader social context, emphasizing conflicts, struggles, and moral dilemmas shaped by their environments. The methodology rests on the principles of realism and aims at truthful representation of human experience within social and historical conditions. Findings indicate that while London depicts the individual’s survival against the forces of capitalism and nature, Qahhor’s narratives reveal tensions between personal integrity and social pressure within Soviet realities. Taken together, their works demonstrate the universal artistic significance of realism in representing the dynamic interaction between human beings and society.