THE IMAGE OF BARCHIN IN THE UZBEK-KARAKALPAK VERSIONS OF THE EPIC “ALPOMISH”
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/B3QU9Keywords:
epic, protagonist, female image, comparative-typological analysis, similarity, originality.Abstract
In this article, the character of Barchin, who is considered the main character of the “Alpomish” epic, is compared based on the Uzbek and Karakalpak versions. In this, the similar and different aspects of Bachin's image are compared on the basis of examples given from the versions of the epic, and a number of scientific conclusions are drawn. Based on the analysis of the character of Barchin, one of the main characters of the epic, common and unique features of both national versions are determined.