THE CONCEPT OF “MOTHER” IN THE WORKS OF UTKIR HOSHIMOV

Abstract

This article explores the portrayal of the mother figure in the literary works of Utkir Hoshimov, one of Uzbekistan’s most respected writers. Drawing from his novels, short stories, and essays particularly “Between Two Doors” (Ikki eshik orasi) and “Notes in the Margins” (Daftar hoshiyasidagi bitiklar) “The works of the world” (Dunyoning ishlari) - the article analyzes how Hoshimov represents the mother not only as a symbol of unconditional love, sacrifice, and moral guidance, but also as a reflection of national identity and cultural heritage. Through emotional depth and psychological realism, Hoshimov elevates the role of the mother to that of a moral and spiritual pillar in both the family and society.