THE ROLE OF LITERATURE IN THE FIGHT FOR INDEPENDENCE: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF AMERICAN AND UZBEK JADID TEXTS
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This article examines the role of literature as a significant instrument in the struggle for national independence through a comparative analysis of American revolutionary literature and Uzbek Jadid texts. It explores how literary works contributed to the formation of national consciousness, promoted ideas of freedom and self-determination, and served as tools of cultural and political resistance. American revolutionary writers articulated the moral and philosophical foundations of independence, while Uzbek Jadid intellectuals emphasized education, enlightenment, and cultural reform as prerequisites for national liberation. The comparative approach highlights both similarities and differences in literary strategies, thematic priorities, and historical contexts, demonstrating the universal power of literature in shaping collective identity and inspiring movements for independence.
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