Lessons 44–45 · 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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“Inson” and “Yaxshidir achchiq haqiqat”
Textbook: Part 2, pp. 74–76
GoalUnderstand the content and idea of Erkin Vohidov’s ode “Inson” and the poem “Yaxshidir achchiq haqiqat.”
New words
qasida, a long poem of praise or reflection · qasidalyric hero · lirik qahramoncontrast · zid qo‘yishexclamation, appeal · nido
Explanation
In the ode “Inson” (1973) the poet exalts man as ruler of the cosmos and of the earth, as caravan leader and guardian, yet also shows his contradictory nature: man can be the source of both good and spite, of both justice and enmity. The repetition of “you yourself are man” in every stanza gives a tone of direct address; there is a warning about the power of science that has found a way to the planets and the danger that comes with it. At the end of the ode it says that man must make his world a garden, awaken and remain a true human being. The poem “Yaxshidir achchiq haqiqat” stresses that bitter truth is better than a sweet lie, and the poet urges telling the truth even if a sword comes upon his head; the poem is built on the idea of courage and honesty.
Worked examples
Example: The image in “Inson” of one who found a way to the planets yet is amazed at the consequence shows two faces of science: progress and danger.
Example: The pair “bitter truth – sweet lie” is a contrast that strengthens the poem’s main idea.
Class activity
Comparison: from one stanza of “Inson” write the virtues and faults of man in two columns and link them to the idea “bitter truth is better.”
Practice
1
When was the ode “Inson” written and what is its main idea?
In 1973; man is great and contradictory, able to make the world a garden or to ruin it; he must awaken and become truly human.
2
What is the artistic function of the repeated “you yourself are man” in the ode?
It creates a tone of direct address and rhythm and strengthens the idea about man.
3
What contrast is in the poem “Yaxshidir achchiq haqiqat”?
Bitter truth and sweet lie.
4
Why is bitter truth said to be better than a sweet lie? Answer with a life example.
Because a lie leads to deception; for example, learning of and correcting a weakness in one’s studies is more useful than hiding it.