ARCHETYPES AND THE CONCEPTUAL–SEMANTIC SYSTEM OF ZOONYMS IN NATIONAL MENTALITY (BASED ON THE WORKS OF JACK LONDON AND NORMUROD NORQOBILOV)

Abstract

This article explores the conceptual–semantic system of zoonyms in literary discourse through a comparative analysis of the works of Jack London and Normurod Norqobilov. Animal images in literature frequently function as archetypal symbols reflecting both universal patterns of human consciousness and culturally specific worldviews. Using conceptual and semantic analysis, the study examines how animal characters represent instinct, survival, loyalty, courage, and moral values. Particular attention is paid to the symbolic meaning of wolves and dogs in Jack London’s narratives and the culturally grounded representations of animals in Norqobilov’s prose.