INTERPRETATION OF SYMBOLIC IMAGES AND SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS IN THE SHORT STORY “JAJMAN”

Abstract

This article offers a literary and philosophical analysis of Khurshid Dustmuhammad’s short story “Jajman.” Particular attention is paid to the symbolic images of the work, their semantic layers, and inner meanings, which are examined in close connection with real-life reality. Through a system of symbols, the author reveals the spiritual crisis of society, inner conflicts within the human psyche, and issues of moral decline driven by base desires. The study substantiates that the use of symbolic representation enables the writer to artistically generalize real-life phenomena and to construct a philosophical interpretation of social reality. The article also analyzes the ideological and artistic features of the story, the relationship between symbol and reality, and the significance of the work within the context of the contemporary literary process.