IDEAS AND MOTIFS OF NATIONAL FOLKLORE IN S. KARACHAKOV’S PLAY “THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD AND KHOMYS”

Abstract

The article provides the content-related and genre-stylistic analysis of S.E. Karachakov’s play, defines the plot-functional vector of the figurative system and speech characteristics, reveals the ethnic essence of the ideas and motifs of the legend. Attention is focused on the writer’s individual style with the definition of his intertextuality focused primarily on national folklore. The antithesis acquires a starting content emphasis in the play. From the very title, there is a sharp confrontation between good and evil, light and dark, outlining the intrigue. The “sword” is a formidable weapon that can not only protect, but also, unfortunately, bear the horror of death, ruin, grief, and the euphonious khomys that opposes all this, giving a person the happiness of pleasure and joy. Some of the acting heroes are also characters who are clearly on different sides of existence – light and good, evil and darkness.