Shenne Y. Khomushku (publ. also as Kuzhuget)
Publications by the Author
2 publications
COMIC ELEMENTS IN THE TUVAN HEROIC EPIC “BOKTU-KIRISH, BORA-SHEELEI”
The article is devoted to the analysis of comic elements in the Tuvan heroic epic “Boktu-Kirish, Bora-Sheelei”, which centers on the unique image of a maiden-warrior and her heroic deeds — a figure unparalleled within the Tuvan epic tradition. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that the category of the comic has so far remained on the periphery of scholarly attention in Tuvan epic studies, while traditional research has focused primarily on the poetics of the heroic epic. The aim of this work is to reveal the specific manifestations of comic elements in the poetics of the Tuvan heroic epic “Boktu-Kirish, Bora-Sheelei” through an analysis of the image of the maiden-warrior and her heroic actions. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the fact that, for the first time, an attempt has been made to examine comic elements manifested in the plotline involving the disguise and impersonation of the heroine Boktu-Kirish and her participation in male contests, interpreted within the framework of folk conceptions of gender roles. The methodological basis of the research combines descriptive and structural approaches, integrating methods of semantic analysis of the epic text, grounded in the conceptual frameworks of V. Ya. Propp, Yu. B. Borev, and other theorists of the comic. The analysis reveals that comic elements in the Tuvan heroic epic “Boktu-Kirish, Bora-Sheelei” are manifested through techniques such as the hyperbolization of the heroine’s appearance with grotesque-comic features, mockery of enemies, tricking secondary characters, and leaving them in a ridiculous position. These identified features open new perspectives for the study of laughter culture in the folklore heritage of the Tuvan people.
SATIRICAL IMAGES IN S. PURBU'S STORY “A FUNNY INCIDENT ON THE THRESHING FLOOR”
This article examines the satirical images of a foreman and offended subordinates in the satirical story by S. Purby “Shaoga bolgan tavarylga” (“A funny incident on the threshing floor”, 1957) in comparison with the works of other Tuvan writers as B. Hovenmey, L. Irgit , M. Kuzhuget, in particular, literary techniques often used by writers to create satirical images - description of a portrait, speech characteristics, physiological and psycho-emotional state of characters, ironic pathos, artistic technique of play, images of arrogant bosses and insulted subordinates, Heaven (Deer-Denger) and an arrogant employee, animals - the domineering Bear and the oppressed Hare, Badger, Pig. The author refered to the publication “Shoodug bolgash duzaashkyn” (“Satire and humor” in Tuvan) (1958), in which the theme of a foreman and oppressed subordinates had been described. The author of the article concludes that the story of S. Purby was the first satirical work about the boss and subordinates, the theme of superior and subordinate was very popular in Tuvan literature and continues to be relevant in modern Tuvan literature.