THE ANALYZIS OF PROVERBS UTILIZED IN “TAMBURLAINE THE GREAT” BY CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE AND “ADOLAT FASLI” BY USMON AZIM

Abstract

This article provides a comparative analysis of the use of proverbs in Christopher Marlowe’s Renaissance tragedy Tamburlaine the Great and Usmon Azim’s modern Uzbek historical drama Adolat fasli. Proverbs in both works function as carriers of moral, philosophical, and cultural meaning, yet they reflect distinct ideological and cultural orientations. In Tamburlaine the Great, aphoristic statements and proverb-like expressions emphasize individualism, personal ambition, and the humanist belief in the power of human will to shape destiny. In contrast, Adolat fasli incorporates traditional Uzbek proverbs that foreground justice, ethical governance, and communal harmony. The study examines specific examples of proverb use in each text, explains their semantic and dramaturgical functions, and highlights their role in shaping audience perception and reinforcing thematic concerns. The article concludes that proverbs serve as universal literary mechanisms for expressing moral and cultural values, while their content and orientation reveal significant cultural and historical differences between Renaissance English and modern Uzbek drama