THE ROLE OF THE CATEGORY OF OPTATIVNESS IN BOTH UZBEK AND ENGLISH LITERATURE
Keywords:
Optativ, modality, Uzbek literatureAbstract
The category of optativ, which expresses wishes, hopes, and unrealizable desires, occupies a special place in the grammatical and stylistic systems of world literatures. This study explores the role of optativ constructions in Uzbek and English literary traditions, with a focus on how linguistic means of expressing wishes function in poetic, narrative, and dramatic texts. Drawing on comparative stylistics, cognitive poetics, and discourse analysis, the paper reveals that optativ markers serve not only as grammatical devices but also as carriers of cultural worldview. In Uzbek literature, optativ forms embody collective ideals and spiritual aspirations, while in English literature they often emphasize personal longing, prayer, or poetic modality. The findings show that the optativ category functions as a bridge between grammar and aesthetics, highlighting the inseparable relationship between linguistic structure and literary imagination.
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