This article presents a scholarly analysis of the concept of the main characters in the short stories of Abdulla Kahhor and his artistic interpretation within the framework of realism. Through the depiction of protagonists in the author's stories, national character, social environment, and human psychology are revealed. The research focuses on stories such as “Patient”, “Horror”, and “Makhalla”, highlighting the characters’ inner world and their close connection to the society. The study concludes that in Kahhor’s stories, the concept of the heroes harmonizes with the national features of realism, providing a profound artistic expression of the Uzbek people’s spiritual world. Furthermore, the article discusses the writer’s contribution to the development of 20th century Uzbek literature and the formation of the realistic school.

Abdulla Kahhor’s works, concept of the protagonist, literary analysis, realistic style, national character, psychologism.

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