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THE FUNCTION OF SYMBOLISM IN POETRY (IN THE EXAMPLE OF "THE WASTE LAND" BY T.S. ELIOT)

  • 1. Jizzakh branch of the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo UlugbekThe faculty of Psychology, department of Foreign languages Phylology and foreign languages

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The Waste Land is a highly symbolic poem that captures the 
disillusionment and fragmentation of the early 20th century, particularly in the 
aftermath of World War I. Through intricate symbolism, Eliot explores themes of 
spiritual desolation, cultural decay, and the loss of meaning in the modern world. The 
poem is fragmented in both structure and content, reflecting the chaotic, disjointed 
experience of modern life. Key symbols in the poem include the waste land itself, 
which serves as a metaphor for spiritual emptiness and cultural decline, and the 
imagery of water and drought, symbolizing both renewal and deprivation. Fire, tarot 
cards, and the Fisher King are other powerful symbols used to convey destruction, the 
search for meaning, and the deep wound of contemporary humanity. These symbols 
are drawn from a wide range of sources, including mythology, religion, literature, and 
history, which Eliot employs to create a richly textured landscape that is both ancient 
and modern.

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