Antitheses in the Literary Works of Ashim Dzhakypbekov

Abstract

Contemporary linguistic studies delve into the languages employed by various writers, poets, and artists, with numerous Ph.D., doctoral, and scientific papers regularly published in our society. This trend underscores the dynamic development of the Kyrgyz language, holding its ground among a diverse array of both related and unrelated languages. This resilience speaks to the cultural significance of our nation. This article examines the distinctive features of the artistic language crafted by the prose master, Ashim Dzhakypbekov, aiming to uncover the nuances of his unique style. Within the realm of the author’s artistic language, one noteworthy tool is the exploration of antithesis and its stylistic nature. Dzhakypbekov employs all linguistic elements to construct his artworks, deploying various techniques, stylistic figures, and linguistic innovations to convey his ideas. It is through this distinctive approach that the greatness of Ashim Dzhakypbekov’s style emerges. This article delves into the analysis of antithesis as a stylistic device in the artist's body of work, exploring its utilization through specific examples drawn from the content of his works, and categorizing structural features based on established formulas. While antithesis has been extensively studied in general linguistics, particularly in the Russian language. While the Kyrgyz language remains incompletely explored in the context of antithesis, numerous scholars have actively contributed to understanding the universality and developmental aspects of this phenomenon.