Lessons 51–52 · 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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Muhammad Ali. “Sohibqiron o‘ylari” (“The Thoughts of Sohibqiron”)
Textbook: Part 2, pp. 107–119
GoalUnderstand the content of the excerpt “Sohibqiron o‘ylari” from the fourth book of Muhammad Ali’s epopeya “Ulug‘ saltanat.”
New words
epopeya · epopeyaSohibqiron (“Lord of the Auspicious Conjunction,” a title of Amir Temur) · Sohibqirondodxoh (an official who brings petitions to the ruler) · dodxohvaliahd (heir to the throne) · valiahd
Explanation
Muhammad Ali (b. 1942) is presented as a “People’s Writer of Uzbekistan”; “Sohibqiron o‘ylari” is taken from the fourth book of his epopeya “Ulug‘ saltanat.” The excerpt begins by likening Time to a tireless steed: Amir Temur feels able to compete with Time but is shown as an older ruler resting beside a lake. Talking with the dodxoh Muhammad Churog‘a, he recalls his father’s words about the unity of Turan, his own intention to build a state, and his views on justice and the people’s peace. Temur thinks of dividing lands among his sons and grandsons, of his trust in the heir Muhammad Sulton, and of his worry that struggles over the throne might split the realm. The excerpt ends with the story of an old man planting a sapling: it symbolises hope for tomorrow and strengthens Temur’s trust in the heir.
Worked examples
Example: the old man planting a sapling is a symbol of “hope for tomorrow”: although old, he plants, and Temur links the lesson to his heir.
Example: comparing Time to a steed is a simile and personification: it never tires and carries no rider, which also recalls the limits of human life.
Class activity
Fill a table “role in the text – character – how shown” for three historical persons in the excerpt (Amir Temur, Muhammad Sulton, Muhammad Churog‘a).
Practice
1
From which part of which work is “Sohibqiron o‘ylari” taken?
From the fourth book of Muhammad Ali’s epopeya “Ulug‘ saltanat.”
2
In the opening of the excerpt, what is Time compared to and why?
To a saddleless, riderless, tireless steed: it always gallops, obeying no one.
3
Who is the dodxoh and for what purpose does Temur call him to talk?
The dodxoh is an official who carries petitions to the ruler (Muhammad Churog‘a); Temur discusses realm and succession matters with him.
4
What does the story of the old man teach Temur and to whom does he link it?
To work with hope for tomorrow despite age; he links it to the heir Muhammad Sulton.