Comparative Sociopragmatic Analysis of Communication in English and Uzbek Literary Discourse

The article examines the sociopragmatic features of communication in English and Uzbek literary discourse. It highlights the relationship between language, culture, and social interaction, drawing examples from Pirimkul Kodirov’s Starry Nights (Yulduzli tunlar) and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The study focuses on how politeness strategies, speech acts, and contextual meanings differ across the two languages, reflecting their unique cultural values. Uzbek discourse often conveys hierarchy and respect through indirectness, while English discourse tends to emphasize individualism, equality, and directness. The comparative approach provides valuable insights into cross-cultural pragmatics and demonstrates the role of literature in mirroring communicative behavior.