The Role of Conflict in Revealing the Hero's Psychological State

This article examines the literary function of internal conflict in the psychological construction of a character, with a focus on the works of Uzbek writer Abduqayum Yo‘ldosh. Through close analysis of the protagonist’s inner monologue in the novella “Sunbula’s First Saturday,” the study reveals how emotional ambivalence, moral hesitation, and inner contradictions reflect the protagonist’s personal growth and ethical awakening. The research demonstrates that internal conflict is not only a structural narrative device but also a psychological instrument for conveying deep emotional states and subjective reality. The paper draws on the concepts of psychological realism and literary psychology to highlight how internal struggles such as guilt, shame, and conscience form the backbone of character development in modern Uzbek prose.