THE IMAGE OF MOTHER AND THE DRAMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE ERA IN THE NOVEL "IKKI ESHIK ORASI"

The article examines the role of the mother figure in Otkir Hoshimov’s novel “Ikki Eshik Orasi” and its function in reflecting the dramatic aspects of the era. The mother is portrayed not only as the moral and emotional center of the family but also as amedium through which social, historical, and psychological challenges of the time are revealed. The study analyzes her relationships with her children, her sacrifices, and the artistic techniques used by the author—such as psychological depiction,dialogues, and symbolic details—to highlight the struggles and moral values of the period. The article emphasizes that the mother figure is central to both the dramatic development and the spiritual essence of the novel, illustrating the interplay between individual experiences and broader historical circumstances.