CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMAGE OF MEN IN TURKISH PROVERBS ABOUT VALUE

Abstract

Proverbs are a vivid example of the culture of a people and a mirror reflecting the customs, values and social life of this people. Each proverb serves as a solution, conclusion or advice for a specific situation and situation. There are more proverbs related to family in the Turkish language than proverbs related to other topics in society. This article analyses the image of man in proverbs about value in Turkish. The article presents the family in Turkish culture, the expression of this term in ancient Turkic language and its modern name. In Turkish culture, the family is seen not only as a sacred space, but also as an important link in the formation of society and the state. The family is the smallest and at the same time the most important unit of society, consisting of parents and children. The way father, husband and son in this unit manifests itself in Turkish culture and values is uniquely reflected in proverbs.

The father is considered the head of the family and a holy person. He is praised for his role of example and legacy. The husband is the breadwinner, protector and overseer of the family. At the same time, he acts as a symbol of spaciousness and generosity. In Turkish proverbs we have seen that the husband’s family is preferred to the father's family and that the husband is equal to seven sons.

A son is valued as a unique being and is not found in every home, but when he grows up, that is, when he starts a new family, he is demoted from the greatest and highest status to the level of neighbour and stranger. In this case we see the legitimacy of creating another centre away from one centre.

A man’s going outside the home is positively valued, but the inward direction - living in his wife’s house - is strongly disapproved of.