Lessons 58–60 · 3 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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About the excerpt from the novel “Choliqushi”
Textbook: Part 2, pp. 191–195
GoalUnderstand from the commentary the novel’s idea, Farida’s image and the method of psychological depiction.
New words
psychological depiction · psixologik tasvircomparison · qiyoslashsocial background · ijtimoiy fonirony · istehzo
Explanation
According to the commentary, the excerpt comes from the beginning of the novel, events are told in Farida’s voice, and her sincerity, openness, energy and straightforwardness draw the reader in. The author first sets Farida apart from the others, then brings her together with Komron, showing how a lively girl changes before love; Komron’s portrait is drawn through Farida’s inner gaze, mixed with irony and barbs. The conversations with Mishel and Mujgon play an important role in Farida’s coming to understand her own feelings. The commentary says that in the later parts of the novel Farida’s life continues against the background of the social-political and cultural-educational problems in the life of the Turkish people in the period of the First World War. It also recommends comparing Farida and Komron’s relationship with heroes of Uzbek literature such as Otabek–Kumush or Anvar–Ra’no.
Worked examples
Example: Farida calls Komron a “yellow scorpion” yet likes his gifts – psychological depiction showing her two feelings (anger and interest).
Example: although the novel begins with one girl’s personal story, it widens to the social background of the whole people’s life – so it cannot be called only a love novel.
Class activity
Comparative table: compare Farida–Komron and Otabek–Kumush (or Anvar–Ra’no) on “age, setting, feeling of love, conflict.”
Practice
1
According to the commentary, in whose voice are events told and what does this give?
In Farida’s voice; the reader feels her inner experiences directly.
2
How does the author draw Komron’s portrait?
Through Farida’s eyes, mixed with her irony and barbs.
3
Why is the novel not only a love novel?
Because it also shows the ordinary people’s life and social-cultural problems in the period of the First World War.
4
Why does the commentary recommend comparison with Uzbek novels?
To develop the skill of studying other peoples’ works comparatively with our own literature.