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Vol. 12 No. 07 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

DUAL NATURE OF HUMAN BEINGS IN THE SHORT STORY “THE DEVOTED FRIEND” BY OSCAR WILDE

Published 2025-07-25

  • Temirov Xayrullo Tulkun ugli

Temirov Xayrullo Tulkun ugli
A student of Bukhara state pedagogical institute

Abstract

This article is dedicated to study Oskar Wild’s “The Devoted Friend”. It mainly focuses on the aspect of human relationships, characterized by mutual affections, loyalty, and support between individuals. The story serves as cautionary tale the danger of selfishness and exploitation, emphasizing how a true friend should be loyal, honest, selfless in their action. It also highlights the analyses of positive and negative features of the ideal friendship and impact of it in someone else’s life. These concepts are fully explained with the help of extracts from the literary work.

Keywords

Oscar Wilde, human relationships, loyalty, friendship, concept, dual nature of human beings.

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