Linguoculturological Features of Short Stories in English and Uzbek Languages

Abstract

This article examines the linguoculturological characteristics of short stories in English and Uzbek, focusing on how cultural knowledge, national identity, and worldview are embedded in linguistic forms and narrative structures. Through comparative analysis, the study highlights differences and similarities in thematic motifs, cultural symbols, communicative norms, and linguistic representation of values in both literary traditions. Drawing on principles of linguoculturology, discourse analysis, and comparative stylistics, the article demonstrates how short stories reflect the cultural mentality of their respective societies. The findings indicate that English short stories often emphasize individualism, psychological depth, and implicit meaning, while Uzbek short stories foreground collectivist values, moral orientation, and explicit contextual grounding. The research underscores the importance of linguoculturological awareness for readers, translators, and educators working with bilingual literary materials.