The Psychological Portrait of Literary Characters in The Short Stories of Somerset Maugham And Abdulla Kahhor

Abstract

This article examines the psychological portrait of literary characters in the short stories of Somerset Maugham and Abdulla Kahhor. Using comparative, typological, and textual analysis, the study explores how both writers reveal the inner world of their characters through psychological conflict, emotional tension, and social influences. The research focuses on The Kite and The Headless Man, The Luncheon and Pomegranate, as well as Alien Corn and The Artist. The analysis shows that both authors employ psychologism as an important artistic device for portraying human nature. While Maugham emphasizes individual psychological struggles through irony and subtle detail, Kahhor connects character psychology with social realities and family relationships. The study concludes that psychologism plays a significant role in the poetics of both writers’ short fiction.