SILENT NARRATIVES: THE ROLE OF FACIAL AND BODILY KINETICS IN CHARACTER CONSTRUCTION IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH FICTION

This article explores the role of facial expressions and bodily kinetics as nonverbal communicative devices in the construction of literary characters in Uzbek and English fiction. The study focuses on how kinetic signs—such as gestures, posture, and facial expressions—function as semiotic tools that reveal psychological states, social identities, and interpersonal dynamics of characters. Drawing on theories from linguistics, semiotics, and literary studies, the paper examines similarities and differences in the use of kinetic elements across Uzbek and English literary traditions. The findings demonstrate that kinetic expression serves as a universal yet culturally nuanced means of character development, contributing to narrative depth and reader interpretation.本文探讨面部表情与肢体动姿作为非语言交际手段，在乌兹别克语及英语小说的文学人物塑造中所发挥的作用。本研究聚焦于动势符号——包括手势、体态与面部表情——如何作为符号学工具，揭示文学人物的心理状态、社会身份与人际互动关系。本文依托语言学、符号学与文学研究领域的相关理论，考察乌兹别克语与英语文学传统中肢体动势元素运用的异同。研究结果表明，肢体动姿表达既是具有普适性的人物塑造手段，又蕴含文化层面的细微差异，有助于提升叙事深度并丰富读者的解读维度。