POETIC FEATURES OF CHARACTER CREATION IN UZBEK LITERATURE

This article examines the poetic features of character creation in Uzbek literature across different historical periods, ranging from classical works to contemporary prose. The analysis demonstrates that character construction in Uzbek literature is not only a stylistic and artistic technique but also a reflection of ethical values, national identity, and social change. In classical literature, as exemplified by Alisher Navoi, characters are imbued with allegorical and moral significance. During the enlightenment and reformist period, writers such as Abdulla Avloniy introduced characters symbolizing the conflict between tradition and modernity. In the Soviet era, Abdulla Qodiriy and Oybek produced psychologically complex and socially engaged protagonists, while contemporary authors like Erkin A’zam emphasize individuality and spirituality. Thus, the poetic dimension of character creation embodies a dynamic synthesis of tradition, innovation, and cultural continuity.