Мөрдэндэвийн Ядамсүрэнгийн “Гурван хүүхэн” туужийн хам сэдвийг задлан шинжлэх нь: Эмэгтэйчүүд ба хүч

A contextual analysis of “Gurvan khüükhen” by Yadamsüren Mördendev: women and power

Abstract

DOI: 10.22353/ms20234722

https://doi.org/10.22353/ms20234722

In this paper, we analyze the context of the novella “Gurvan khüükhen (Three Girls)” by Yadamsüren Mӧrdendev, known as the Mongolian literary figure of the modern era, and interpret the implications of this. To gain a deep comprehension of any text, it’s crucial to thoroughly examine its contexts, including history, social phenomena, stratification, political ideology, religious beliefs, and cultural symbols. We analyzed and interpreted the literary, social, political, cultural, economic, women’s, and author’s contexts and their role in the novella.

The plot of the novella “Gurvan khüükhen”, first published in 1936, begins with the action of the female character “leaving the home” and shows the situation of Mongols at the beginning of the revolution, the old and new social ideology. In doing this, the female body is objectified, symbolizing the inevitable decline of the old society through the portrayal of Zandanbal. She becomes immersed in the old city’s life, trapped in its wounds, and ultimately perishes. Conversely, the advancements of the new society are embodied by the teacher Khorolmaa, while the societal transition’s missteps are exemplified by Khas-Erdene. The portrayal of how representatives from both the old and new societies influence women’s independent decision-making and education is shaped by various social, cultural, political, and economic contexts.