Voices of Change: Social Criticism in Jadid Playwriting
Journal: International Journal Of Literature And Languages
Year: 2025

Behbudi's work is examined as a significant literary phenomenon that reflects the social realities of the country, marking the first Uzbek drama. In the play “Parricide”, Behbudi condemns a wealthy man as an indifferent father who neglects the upbringing of his son. In contrast, Qodiriy highlights another aspect of the issue through the portrayal of the selfish and greedy Fayziboy in “Unhappy Groom”. This article argues that the representation of both wealthy men as self-serving individuals, sol