The forbidden fruit as a universal metaphor

Shakhribonu Sirojiddinova

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss3-pp114-117

Shakhribonu Sirojiddinova Associate Professor, Kimyo International University in Tashkent, Samarkand Branch

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss3-pp114-117

Keywords

forbidden fruit , universal metaphor , temptation , transgression , symbolism , Biblical narrative , psychoanalytic interpretation , cultural representation , transformation

Abstract

The concept of the forbidden fruit serves as a powerful and enduring universal metaphor that transcends cultures and disciplines. This paper explores the symbolic significance of the forbidden fruit, tracing its origins in biblical narratives, its psychological interpretations, and its representation in art and literature. By analyzing key scholarly perspectives, the study highlights how the forbidden fruit metaphor encapsulates themes of temptation, transgression, knowledge, and transformation.

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Published

2025-05-15

How to Cite

Sirojiddinova, S. 2025. The forbidden fruit as a universal metaphor. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 3 (May 2025), 114–117. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss3-pp114-117.