Physiological Representation of Psychological States in Murad Mansur’s Prose
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https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v7i1.1438Keywords:
Uzbek prose, physiological depiction, psychologism, Murad Mansur, contemporary literature, narrative techniquesAbstract
This paper will examine the idea of physiological depiction as a plot technique used to describe psychological state in modern Uzbek fiction and of the works of Murad Mansur. In contrast to other psychological narration use, which is mostly based on an inner monologie and emotional cogitation, bodily responses, which include physical pain, exhaustion, trembling and bodily uneasiness, are frequently used in the prose to show the turmoil within. The paper holds that physiological imagery may be used as a mediator of the inner world of the character and the perception of the reader, increasing the presence of emotion and realism. Through close textual analysis, the article demonstrates how physiological expressions serve to deepen character psychology, construct narrative tension, and reflect broader existential and social concerns. The findings contribute to the understanding of modern Uzbek prose within the context of world literary processes and contemporary narrative techniques.
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