LITERARY PSYCHOLOGISM IN THE FICTION OF TOM WOLFE AND ODIL YAKUBOV

This study investigates the use of literary psychologism in the novels of Tom Wolfe and Odil Yakubov, focusing on the ways in which psychological depth is constructed through narrative techniques. Literary psychologism enables authors to portray characters’ inner experiences, emotional conflicts, and moral reflections, thereby revealing the interaction between individual consciousness and social reality. Through a comparative literary analysis, this research identifies both shared and distinctive features in the psychological portrayal employed by the two writers. While Wolfe predominantly relies on indirect psychological representation shaped by social context and external action, Yakubov emphasizes direct introspection and moral self-examination. The findings demonstrate that despite cultural and stylistic differences, both authors contribute significantly to psychological realism and deepen the understanding of human nature in modern literature.