LINGUISTIC MECHANISMS AND ARTISTIC FUNCTIONS OF HUMOR IN THE WORK "SHUM BOLA"

This article explores the linguistic mechanisms and artistic functions of humor in Gafur Gulom’s “Shum Bola” (“The Naughty Boy”). The research focuses on how humor is constructed through various linguistic means, including lexical choices, syntactic structures, pragmatic strategies, and stylistic devices such as irony, exaggeration, wordplay, and situational contrast. Special attention is given to the interaction between verbal and situational comedy, which together create a multi-layered humorous effect. The analysis demonstrates that humor in “Shum Bola” is not merely an entertaining element but serves important artistic and social functions. It reflects cultural values, exposes social contradictions, and contributes to character development, particularly in portraying the protagonist’s worldview and behavior. Furthermore, the study highlights how humor enhances the narrative dynamics and engages the reader, making the text both expressive and memorable. The findings suggest that the linguistic realization of humor plays a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic and communicative impact of the literary work.本文探讨了加富尔·古洛姆（Gafur Gulom）作品《舒姆·博拉》（Shum Bola，英文译名为《淘气男孩》（"The Naughty Boy"））中幽默的语言机制与艺术功能。本研究聚焦于幽默如何通过多种语言手段构建，具体包括词汇选择、句法结构、语用策略，以及反讽、夸张、双关、情境对比等修辞手法。研究特别关注言语喜剧与情境喜剧的互动关系，二者协同作用可营造出多层次的幽默效果。分析表明，《舒姆·博拉》中的幽默并非单纯的娱乐元素，而是承载着重要的艺术与社会功能：它折射文化价值观、揭露社会矛盾，并助力人物塑造——尤其在刻画主人公的世界观与行为模式方面。此外，本研究阐释了幽默如何强化叙事张力、吸引读者关注，令文本兼具表现力与记忆点。研究结果显示，幽默的语言实现方式对塑造该文学作品的审美与传播效果起着至关重要的作用。