Proverbs as Linguocultural Indicators of Negative Psychology in English and Uzbek Literary Texts

A linguocultural investigation is conducted into proverbial units related to negative psychological states and human character within English and Uzbek literary discourse. The primary focus is placed on how wisdom-based expressions describe flaws such as greed, hypocrisy, anger, and laziness. Specific units and fixed expressions from both English and Uzbek literature are selected for examination. The way these cultures perceive moral failures is scrutinized. Metaphors involving animals, household objects, and parts of the body are compared to show how negative traits are visualized in different societies. To achieve recognizable results, several research methods are applied. Comparative analysis is used to pair equivalent proverbs in both languages to find similarities in human thought. Linguoculturological mapping is employed to trace the cultural history and traditional values behind each saying, explaining why certain metaphors are chosen. Furthermore, contextual scrutiny of these units within literary texts is performed to see how these expressions assist in the creation of negative characters. The final results demonstrate that proverbial units serve as a cultural mirror, reflecting a universal human desire for goodness despite the differences in language and geography. This research provides a concrete framework for understanding the intersection of psychology, culture, and literature.