THE ARTISTIC UNIQUENESS OF THE CONCEPT OF "FAMILY" IN AMERICAN AND UZBEK LITERATURE

Abstract

This article examines the artistic depiction of the concept of “family” in
American and Uzbek literature. It focuses on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel "The
Scarlet Letter" and Abdulla Qodiriy’s "O‘tkan kunlar". While both authors portray
family as a central element of society, their literary treatment differs due to
historical, moral, and cultural factors. Hawthorne critiques religious rigidity and
moral hypocrisy through a disjointed family structure, while Qodiriy presents family
as a harmonious and transformative force rooted in tradition and national awakening.
This comparative analysis illustrates how literature can reflect, question, and shape
societal attitudes toward family, morality, and gender roles.