Analysis of the dastan “The Birth of Go‘ro‘g‘li”
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Pick two characters of the dastan (for example Bibi Hilol and Rustambek) and describe each one’s character with one piece of evidence from the text.
Hilol: resolute and honour-minded; Rustambek: loyal and caring, though first frightened, then he takes in Go‘ro‘g‘li.
2
Write the three interpretations of the name “Go‘ro‘g‘li” in your own words.
“Go‘r” – grave (born in the grave); “ko‘r” – child of a blind father; “kur” – hero, brave, bold.
3
Write 5–6 sentences on the significance of the horse in a folk dastan, comparing it with what you know from “Alpomish.”
The horse is the hero’s inseparable companion and extends his strength and courage: Boychibor helps Alpomish, G‘irot helps Go‘ro‘g‘li.
4
Exam style: To which genre does “The Birth of Go‘ro‘g‘li” belong? A) lyric poem B) folk dastan C) historical novel D) tragedy
B – a folk dastan.