Comparative Analysis of Proverbs Representing Moral Values in English and Karakalpak

Abstract

The proverb is one of the most preserved forms of national traditional oral culture of a given nation, people and it’s a treasure to be collected not only moral experiences, patterns of social conduct and knowledge, but also ways of thinking of each people. In this article, traditional English and Karakalpak proverbs are studied, with the focus on the representation of moral values and norms in comparison from a linguistic and cultural perspective. The emphasis is on the values of honesty, wisdom, caution, responsibility, good behaviour, contentment, compassion, family relationships and social conduct. The research reveals that English and Karakalpak traditional proverbs display a number of common moral values and guidelines, although different image schemas, metaphors and lexemes are employed in the two languages.