COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN’S GAMES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK FAIRY TALES
Keywords:
Keywords: Children’s games, fairy tales, English folklore, Uzbek folklore, comparative analysis, cultural heritage, moral values, symbolism.Abstract
Annotation: This article presents a comparative analysis of children’s games
reflected in English and Uzbek fairy tales. The study explores how traditional games
are represented in the folklore of both nations, emphasizing their cultural, educational,
and social functions. By examining selected fairy tales, the paper highlights similarities
and differences in the symbolic meanings of games, their role in shaping moral values,
and their contribution to children’s imaginative development. The findings
demonstrate that children’s games in both English and Uzbek fairy tales serve not only
as a source of entertainment but also as an important tool for transmitting cultural
heritage and ethical principles to younger generations.
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