СOMPLEX NATURE OF THE TERM “MOTIF" IN LITERARY CRITICISM, AND THE ANALYSIS OF ONE OF ITS VARIATIONS ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE UZBEK FOLK TALE "MOKHISTARA"

Аннотация

Abstract: The article is devoted to the definition of the term "motif" in the literature, its interpretation,
and practical application on the example of the Uzbek folk tale "Mokhistara". The paper presents differences
in the interpretation of the concept by various scientists, as well as possible reasons for such a deviation. An
overview of possible methods for classifying storyline units by structural elements that fall under a certain
category formed by prominent experts in the field of literary criticism is given though the analysis of one
particular fairy tale. The conclusion contains proposals for structuring the definitions in order to unify the
methodological material.