FUNCTIONAL AND SEMANTIC FEATURES OF ANTHROPONYMS IN LITERARY TEXTS

This article examines the functional and semantic features of anthroponyms in literary texts. Anthroponyms, as personal names, serve not only as identifying markers but also as stylistic, cultural, and semantic tools in fiction. The study explores how authors employ anthroponyms to construct character identity, convey implicit meanings, reflect cultural contexts, and enhance narrative structure. Using descriptive, semantic, and stylistic analysis, the research demonstrates that anthroponyms play a crucial role in shaping literary discourse. The findings reveal that names in literary texts function as meaningful units that contribute to characterization, symbolism, and thematic development.