Lessons 42–43 · 2 lessons · B. To‘xliyev, B. Karimov, K. Usmonova. Literature: textbook-collection for Grade 11 of secondary schools and for students of secondary specialised and vocational institutions, Parts 1–2. 1st edition. “O‘zbekiston milliy ensiklopediyasi” State Scientific Publishing House, Tashkent, 2018
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“Ruhlar isyoni” (excerpt from the dastan)
Textbook: Part 2, pp. 64–73
GoalUnderstand the content, the image of Nazrul Islam and the main ideas of the excerpt from “Ruhlar isyoni.”
The epic “Ruhlar isyoni” (1978–1979) is devoted to the fate of the Bengali poet Nazrul Islam; the excerpt has chapters titled “Isyon qo‘shig‘i,” “G‘alayon,” “Tutqunlikda” and “Ozodlik.” In the first chapter Nazrul Islam is born a poet, lives in youth with the pain of love and homeland, writes the “Song of Revolt” for colonially oppressed India, and it is said that his rebellious spirit is not comfortable for everyone. In the chapter “G‘alayon” clashes arise between Hindus and Muslims in Calcutta in 1926; the poet calls them to brotherhood and to realise that the true enemy is the conqueror, but he is accused of causing the unrest and imprisoned. In “Tutqunlikda” he opens his heart to his mother, does not consider himself guilty and believes his land will be free. In “Ozodlik” the country becomes independent, but the poet, who has lived for many years estranged from the world, cannot feel its joy. The textbook links it with an age of colonial oppression and restricted freedom of speech.
Worked examples
Example: In the “Song of Revolt” a person is exalted as one of lofty worth like the Himalaya – this song is the main tone calling the people to awaken.
Example: In “G‘alayon” the poet puts forward before the crowd the idea “we are brothers” – showing that internal strife benefits the conqueror.
Class activity
Chapter-by-chapter table: in one table write the time, place, main event and Nazrul Islam’s feelings for the four chapters.
Practice
1
Whose fate is the epic devoted to and when was it written?
The Bengali poet Nazrul Islam’s; in 1978–1979.
2
With what appeal does the poet address the crowd in the “G‘alayon” chapter?
To stop the strife and choose brotherhood and unity, and to realise the true enemy is the conqueror.
3
What “guilt” does the poet admit before his mother in the chapter “Tutqunlikda”?
Bringing grief to his mother and not being beside her, not fulfilling his duty as a son.
4
Why might the epic be called “Ruhlar isyoni”? Justify your view.
Because even when deprived of physical freedom, the revolt of the poet’s spirit and the people’s spirit, and the striving for justice and freedom, are depicted.