SYMBOLS OF UZBEK AND ENGLISH CULTURE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
cultural system, representations, semiotic sign, identity, symbolism, literal sense, tendencies, values,Abstract
This article examines the concept of symbolism as a cultural phenomenon and explores its role in representing the values and identities of nations. It focuses specifically on the symbols of Uzbek and English cultures, highlighting both similarities and differences in their meanings and functions. Through an analysis of historical, social, and artistic representations, the study reveals how symbolic elements reflect each culture’s worldview, collective memory, and national identity.
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