THE RELEVANCE OF THE CREATION OF HISTORICAL CHARACTERS, THEIR DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION, AND COMPARISON IN THE WORKS OF USMON AZIM AND CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE
Keywords:
historical characters, dramatic interpretation, Christopher Marlowe, Usmon Azim, Renaissance humanism, post-Soviet literature, ambition, cultural identity, comparative literature, Uzbek dramaAbstract
This article examines the dramatization of historical figures in the works of Christopher Marlowe, a prominent English Renaissance playwright, and Usmon Azim, a contemporary Uzbek poet and dramatist. By analyzing their portrayals of iconic characters such as Tamburlaine and Amir Temur, the study highlights the authors’ creative approaches to reimagining history. Marlowe’s characters embody Renaissance ideals of ambition and existential inquiry, reflecting the intellectual tensions of his era. Conversely, Azim integrates historical narratives with moral and cultural dimensions, offering a lens into the collective identity of post-Soviet Uzbekistan. Through a comparative analysis, the article explores shared themes of ambition, power, and morality, as well as the distinct cultural and ideological underpinnings of their works. The study underscores the enduring relevance of historical characters in addressing universal human concerns while also reflecting specific cultural contexts.
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