For the Conceptual Understanding of Flower in Vazha-Pshavela's Works

Abstract

    The research question "For the metaphorical understanding of flowers in Georgian and English artistic discourse" is based on the samples of Vazha-Pshavela's creative works. Preliminary observation of analytical sources has revealed that a large part of flowers in the Georgian artistic discourse is not only subject-laden, but also metaphorical and conceptual. That is why we definitely consider their research as concepts, an in-depth search for linguistic-cultural aspects, we try to create a linguistic-cultural paradigm of flowers, to determine the frequency of using flowers with metaphorical meanings...

"From the outset, it's crucial to underscore that the Georgian national mentality finds apt expression in the metaphorical symbolism of flowers; the essence of the Georgian spirit shines through distinctly. For instance, certain flowers serve as poignant metaphors for Georgia itself, reminding us of its need for nurturing and preservation; a flower embodies the metaphorical essence of a mother, while another symbolizes the pride of the mountains..."

  Based on qualitative, quantitative, analysis and synthesis methods of research, we derive our primary conclusions.