SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF EPIGRAPHIC PROVERBS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LITERARY WORKS
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https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
proverbs, epigraph, sociolinguistics, English literature, Uzbek literature, paremiology, cultural linguistics.Abstract
Proverbs represent an important part of cultural heritage and linguistic expression. In literary texts, proverbs are often used as epigraphs to introduce the thematic direction and ideological message of a work. This study examines the sociolinguistic features of epigraphic proverbs used in English and Uzbek literary works. The research focuses on how proverbs function as cultural markers reflecting social values, norms, and collective wisdom in both linguistic traditions. Using comparative and qualitative analysis, the study analyzes selected examples of epigraphic proverbs in English and Uzbek literature to identify similarities and differences in their sociolinguistic functions. The findings reveal that epigraphic proverbs serve not only as stylistic devices but also as sociocultural indicators that convey moral principles, social relationships, and national identity. The study contributes to sociolinguistic and paremiological research by demonstrating how proverbs in epigraphic positions influence readers’ interpretation of literary texts.
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