Reflecting the power: inevitable collapse of power without moral grounding in English Literature

Iroda Abdullayeva

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss6/S-pp301-306

Iroda Abdullayeva Master's Graduate, Webster University in Tashkent

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss6/S-pp301-306

Keywords

power , immorality , corruption , ethical grounding , inequality , injustice , personal and social destruction

Abstract

This article delves into the exploration of power fragility without the foundation of integrity and ethical conduct in the examples from English literature. The reflective surface of power has been employed by authors to convey profound insights and moral story. This analysis examines the use of power and the reasons why it often becomes corrupt, highlighting its association with a lack of morality, distorted truth, duality, and the blurred boundaries between good and evil in various literary works. Through an in-depth analysis of selected texts, this study seeks to illuminate the complex interplay between power and morality, demonstrating their enduring relevance in literature.

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Published

2025-06-25

How to Cite

Abdullayeva, I. 2025. Reflecting the power: inevitable collapse of power without moral grounding in English Literature. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 3, 6/S (Jun. 2025), 301–306. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol3-iss6/S-pp301-306.