THE ROLE OF DIALOGUE IN THE FORMATION OF ARTISTIC IMAGES IN THE WORKS OF MASHKHUR ZHUSSIP KOPEEV

The article explores the role of dialogues in shaping artistic images in the works of Mashkhur Zhussip Kopeev. Although the artistic features and narrative structures of the analyzed poetic texts have already been studied, the use of dialogue as a means of character development has not previously been examined. This gap defines the relevance of the present article. The purpose of the study is to identify the role of dialogue in forming different types of characters in the poet’s works. The material for analysis includes didactic narrative poems (fables) and an epic poem based on elements of legend. In any literary work, characters are remembered not only by their appearance but also by their personality. The diversity of character traits influences whether the reader perceives a figure as positive or negative. The article demonstrates that the nature and typological features of characters are revealed through dialogue. During the analysis, the following forms of dialogue were identified in the poet’s works: introductory dialogue, narrative dialogue, and characterizing dialogue. These forms of dialogue are used to unveil the essence of characters, their physical appearance, attitudes toward other characters, inner world, and portrait features. Special attention is also given to the structure and functions of dialogue. The study applies comprehensive analytical methods, including structural, comparative, and poetic analysis. The research takes into account theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of dialogue found in both domestic and international scholarship. The article is intended for researchers, university instructors, and students of philology. Keywords: Mashkhur Zhussip, image, dialogue, character, artistic features