LINGUISTIC REPRESENTATION OF CULTURE IN KARAKALPAK AND ENGLISH FICTIONAL WORLDS

Abstract

This article investigates the ways in which culture is linguistically represented in Karakalpak and English fictional texts. The study examines how authors employ stylistic and pragmatic devices—such as imagery, proverbs, speech acts, and narrative structures—to reflect cultural traditions, values, and social norms. English literature is considered through selected works of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf, which illustrate key aspects of British culture, including social rituals, class hierarchy, and modern urban experience. In parallel, Karakalpak fictional narratives T.Qayipbergenov’s works are analyzed as bright examples representing traditions. The comparative approach underscores both universal and culture-specific strategies of representing identity through language. Findings suggest that fictional discourse functions as a medium of cultural preservation and intercultural communication, offering insights into how language shapes cultural perception across different literary traditions. The article contributes to literary linguistics and intercultural studies by bridging English and Karakalpak perspectives on cultural expression.