This article explores the role of the dream motif in adventure literature, focusing on Ro‘yo yoxud G‘ulistonga safar by Ahmad A’zam and comparing it with other works such as Gulliver’s Travels, The Land of Sweet Melons, and Alamozon and His Pawns. The study analyzes how dreams serve as a symbolic and narrative tool that shapes the composition, develops the protagonist’s journey, and deepens the philosophical and psychological aspects of the work. Dreams in literature often blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, allowing authors to reflect on inner experiences, subconscious fears, and societal issues. In Ro‘yo yoxud G‘ulistonga safar, the protagonist’s journey is framed entirely within a dream, making it a key structural and thematic element. Similarly, in Gulliver’s Travels, Gulliver’s dreams reveal his mental state and adaptation to unfamiliar worlds. The symbolic nature of dreams in these adventure narratives serves to highlight moral dilemmas, existential questions, and the protagonist’s struggle for self-awareness. The article also discusses how literary dreams function in different ways—sometimes revealing the hero’s psychology, sometimes shaping the ideological content of the work, and sometimes acting as a divine or supernatural message. The study concludes that dreams are a unique artistic method in adventure literature, merging fantasy, philosophy, and psychological depth to create a richer reading experience.

Dream motif, adventure literature, symbolism in dreams

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