EASTERN AND WESTERN MENTALITY: A STRUCTURAL COMPARISON OF “MEHROBDAN CHAYON” AND “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE”

Abstract

This study explores the structural and mental differences between Eastern and Western worldviews through a comparative analysis of Abdulla Qodiriy’s “Mehrobdan chayon” and Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. The research examines how cultural mentality shapes narrative structure, character development, social norms, and moral values in both novels. Qodiriy reflects the traditional Eastern mentality through collectivism, social hierarchy, and moral duty, while Austen portrays Western individualism, personal freedom, and rational choice. By analyzing themes such as marriage, gender roles, family honor, and irony, the article reveals how each writer constructs national identity and critiques societal norms. The structural comparison highlights similarities in romantic plotlines but exposes deep contrasts in cultural ideology, narrative voice, and character motivations. This comparative approach contributes to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural literary mentality and reveals the universal relevance of both works