FRAMING GOODNESS: A COMPERATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK PROVERBS.

Rakhmatova Mekhriniso Musinovna; Rakhmonova Jasmina Matyokubovna

Authors

Rakhmatova Mekhriniso Musinovna Author
Rakhmonova Jasmina Matyokubovna Author

Abstract

This article explores how the concept of “goodness” is framed in English and Uzbek proverbs, using Frame Semantics as the primary analytical tool. Proverbs are examined as carriers of moral knowledge, cultural identity, and cognitive structures. By comparing metaphorical, structural, and cultural framings of goodness across these two languages, the study reveals both universal patterns and culture-specific nuances in moral conceptualization. The findings suggest that while the core value of goodness is shared, the linguistic and cognitive frameworks used to express it vary significantly between cultural contexts.

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