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Vol.05 Issue 03 2025
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Analysis of sa’dulla kuronov’s science
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fiction story “a
day in the
galaxy”
Mirsanova Mokhira Khusniddin kizi
Uzbek-Finnish Pedagogical Institute, Faculty of Preschool and Primary Education, Teacher at the Department of “Primary Education”,
Uzbekistan
Received:
09 January 2025;
Accepted:
15 February 2025;
Published:
11 March 2025
Abstract:
This article provides an analysis of the scientific-fantasy novella "A Day in the Galaxy" by one of the
prominent creators of Uzb
ek children's literature, Sa’dulla Quronov. The article discusses the unique qualities of
the main character, the life and lifestyle of the peoples of other planets, the chain of adventurous events during
the hero's journey through the universe, the use of fantastic imagery, and how the author skillfully incorporates
scientific facts, artisticizing them through literary expression. Additionally, the article presents our analytical
conclusions regarding the work.
Keywords:
Science fiction novella, A Day in the Galaxy, flying ship, droid, adventure.
Introduction:
Sa’dulla Quronov is one of the well
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known writers in Uzbek literature, and it is worth
emphasizing that he is a person with a vast imagination,
a good scientist, and an expert in physics and
astronomy. In his works, the author successfully
combines the genres of adventure and fantasy. His
works stand out with their unique plot and interesting
development of events. The work discussed here is a
valuable gem for contemporary Uzbek children's
literature. Works written in this unique genre are rare
in our literature. In this work, the sequence of
adventurous events is woven together like a chain. The
author unites the heroes under a common goal as the
events unfold.
Main part. Our twelve-year-old hero, Ahmad Odilbek,
had a great invention
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a "spaceship between planets."
This ship moved in space on its own, without any rocket
engine. The participants of the competition did not pay
attention to this invention, believing it was impossible
to build. They considered it to be just a child
’s fantasy.
Furthermore, Ahmad had only brought the drawings of
the ship. Another participant from another planet,
Margol, takes part in the competition. She believes in
Ahmad's invention, and together, they agree to build
the ship. Ahmad names the ship "Kokkezar."
If a legendary blue stone is thrown into the dying core
of the planet “Salmir” from the Sirius system, the
planet will be saved from disaster. Ahmad and Margol
embark on a long, adventurous journey to find this blue
stone. As the events of the story unfold, the adventures
take place as they travel to different planets in
succession.
First, they fly to the planet "Mars" (the Red Planet).
There, they find the droid Mokini, whom they take
along with them as a companion. When they reach the
Zagun planet, they discover that the N2G crystal is also
called the "blue stone," and the map they are looking
for was broken into four pieces 100 million years ago,
according to the wise philosopher Zagdan. This
philosopher was over ten thousand years old. The
philosopher also advises them to search for the pieces
of the map on the Diamond planet in the Golden Fish
star system. If we pay attention to the conversation
between Ahmad and the philosopher...
"
—
Professor, do you know where the pieces of the
map are?
—
asked Ahmad.
—
Yes, I do. One part of the
map is on the planet Miks, another one is in the Galactic
Museum, and another is kept by the pirate Obma. The
smallest, yet the most important piece is the one that
has disappeared without a trace.
—
The philosopher
said as he moved closer to Ahmad. For some reason, he
stared into Ahmad’s eyes. —
No one has ever
discovered the secret of that last piece. Perhaps, young
boy, you will uncover this secret?" [S. Quronov, "One
Day in the Galaxy," p. 37]
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The elderly philosopher Zag notices the unusual
abilities in Ahmad. By the end of the story, this
unknown piece of the map is also found. It turns out
that this piece is located on Ahmad's palm. Such
fantastic images appear quite often in the work. The
author skillfully incorporates fantastic imagery into the
adventure narrative. How could a map be hidden in the
palm of a human being? This is an example of strong
elements of fantasy imagery.
The next flight is to the Miks planet near the Maanen
star, covered with icy rocks. The inhabitants of this
planet seemed to resemble ants, and their main
profession was military. Their dwelling was not an
ordinary cave or building inside an ice mountain, but a
strange world altogether. Let’s pay attention to their
description:
"The appearance of the Miks people really did
resemble ants. Their heads were large, their waists
thin, and their tails were thick. They also had a horn on
their head, resembling an antenna." [S. Quronov, "One
Day in the Galaxy," p. 39]
This passage, along with the descriptions of various
peoples and creatures in the entire work, reveals that
the author is indeed a person of extraordinary
imagination, and he is also a wordsmith who skillfully
conveys this imagination. The author attempts to
depict each planet's inhabitants in a unique
appearance, living in specific environments and
situations. And he succeeds. The fusion of the author’s
mastery and the possibilities of the adventure-fantasy
genre brings about a world full of marvelous
expressions.
The Miks people were from a military tribe, and in the
Milky Way galaxy, there was no more powerful army
like theirs. According to them, their ancestors were also
military, and it is highly probable that their descendants
will also be military. For them, military life has become
a way of existence. Just as we see certain things as
routine, these situations become our habits.
While reading this work, not only do we enhance our
knowledge about the exciting adventure-fantasy
events and the movements of space objects, but we
also witness the presence of unique values, customs,
and traditions among each people, nation, and even
planets, and the inhabitants of neighboring worlds.
Reflecting on the "Strange Tradition" of the Miks
people, who live in the Maanen star system:
During their conversation with the Miks, the
protagonists Ahmad, Margol, and Moki learn that the
responsibility of guarding all the planets in the Maanen
star system was once entrusted to the Miks, but the
Maanen system had declined. The inhabitants of the
neighboring planets had flown to other stars, and the
Miks realized that without their commander Dordons,
they were powerless. They discovered that Dordons
had been captured by the Xastiks and imprisoned on an
unknown planet.
“—
Wouldn’t it be possible to appoint on
e of you as a
commander?
—
asked Margol, surprised.
—
No, no,
this goes against the tradition. Only someone who
possesses the commander’s ring can lead the Miks
military. Without the commander’s ring, we cannot
fight, especially in the absence of a command
er. “—
It’s
a strange tradition,” thought Ahmad. At that moment,
questions like, ‘What would the Miks do without the
ring? Is it not possible to break away from tradition if
necessary?’ were useless. Because they are military
people. Military people do not invent new traditions.
They are only capable of fighting.” [S. Quronov, One
Day in the Galaxy, p. 42]
As we follow the events of the story, we see how the
heroes adhere strictly to this tradition, even risking
their lives in battle, because the tradition is sacred, and
one must stay true to it and preserve it. Ahmad,
Margol, Moki, and 10 Miks soldiers, based on Ahmad’s
idea, built the "Ko‘kkezar" and embarked on a
dangerous journey, passing through the dangerous
Neutron star to reach the neighboring world and find
the Binary star system there. They were searching for
the prison of Commander Dordons, who was
imprisoned on the black planet of the Binary system.
The next flight was to the Black planet.
"The Black planet does not emit light. More precisely, it
does not reflect the light of its own star. The surface of
the planet is covered with thick coal. Since coal is black,
it absorbs all the surrounding light... Moki began
transmitting the images of the identified planet to the
monitor. It was a completely black planet with
enormous volcanoes erupting everywhere. The lava
flowing on its surface looked like human veins from
afar. But these were not red veins, they were fiery
'veins.'
'The pirates didn’t turn this planet into a prison for
nothing,' said Margol, closely observing every part of
the planet. 'Not even a beam of light can escape from
such a place!'"
The protagonists of the story, though there were 13 of
them, rescued Commander Dordons from a prison on
the 91st floor, which was guarded by 2,000 armed
guards, and returned to their homeland. This was a
victory achieved through dangerous and strenuous
labor. Why did they undertake all these efforts? Of
course, it was to stay true to the Miks people's
tradition. For their help in this task, Ahmad, Margol,
and Moki also obtained a piece of the galactic map.
After obtaining the first part of the map, the
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protagonists set out to the Cosmic Museum to retrieve
the second part. The Cosmic Museum was located near
the Rigel star, which was called the "Foot of the Hero."
The writer describes the Cosmic Museum as follows:
"The Cosmic Museum was not a building, but an entire
planet 33 times larger than Earth. This planet was the
most famous and busiest tourist center in the galaxy.
Every day, billions of tourists visited this place, and just
as many left. In addition to the rarest exhibits gathered
from the galaxy, the museum-planet had dormitories,
entertainment gardens, markets, shopping centers,
restaurants, swimming pools, and thousands of other
things for the tourists. In short, to travel around the
entire planet and witness all its wonders, even a
thousand years would not be enough."
The scope of the creator's imagination is incredibly
vast.
Here, our protagonists, due to their financial needs, sell
a single raisin and a walnut to a natural food restaurant
for a large amount of money. Through describing the
nations that have depleted nature as a result of
progress, the creator seems to remind the reader of the
importance of preserving our environment and
appreciating the blessings we have. They meet with the
director of the Cosmic Museum and, in exchange for
the wing of the Duradu ship, acquire the second piece
of the map. After a major battle with the space pirates,
and the aftermath of the Galactic War, their leader
manages to obtain the third piece of the map from the
pirate lair in Obmada. The map:
“Ahmad combined the three pieces of the map. The
black fabric pieces matched so perfectly that when
connected, the seams were almost invisible. But in the
middle of the round fabric, there was a spot that
remained open. This spot belonged to the fourth piece
of the map.” [S. Quronov, A Day in the Galaxy, p. 73]
Now, they set off in search of the fourth piece. At the
Cosmic Library, they find out from the librarian that the
fourth piece of the map is hidden in Ahmad’s palm. By
combining the map pieces, they determine the location
and discover the Blue Stone. The Salmir planet is saved
from disaster. After passing through a time tunnel,
Ahmad returns to June 25, 2036, the day of the
"Inventors' Contest." He brings the Blue Stones with
him. Later, in the logical continuation of the work, The
Jewel of the Cosmos, Ahmad activates these stones,
beginning new adventures.
CONCLUSION
Sa’dulla Quronov's A Day in the Galaxy is a prominent
example of the adventure-fantasy genre in Uzbek
literature. Through scientific-fantastic descriptions, the
work aims to explore the mysterious and fascinating
universe, shedding light on the limitless potential of the
human mind. The novella is rich in amazing events and
adventures. The creator has gained wide recognition
not only among children and teenagers but also among
adults with his work. In his writings, modern and future
technologies, scientific achievements, and humanity’s
pursuit of exploring the cosmos are portrayed with
artistic mastery.
The main focus of Sa’dulla Quronov’s creative works is
the science fiction genre. His works extensively discuss
themes such as new worldviews arising from
technological advancements and the impact of
scientific achievements on human life.
For instance, in A Day in the Galaxy, the processes
occurring in space, although depicted with fantastic
elements, are based on scientific principles.
The author's works are enriched with adventurous
events. The experiences of each protagonist engage the
reader, making them keen to follow the progression of
the story. For example, the protagonists' travels in
space, mysterious events, and their resolution of
complex problems are key characteristics of the
adventure genre.
In Sa’dulla Quronov's works, not only are scientific
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fantasy or adventurous events important, but
educational ideas also hold significant value. His
characters are portrayed as curious, brave,
hardworking, and goal-oriented individuals. This
encourages young readers to set high aspirations for
themselves. Through this work, the creator has
showcased his true talent.
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