THE BALLAD AS A SOCIAL COMMENTARY

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Issue: Vol. 3 No. 50 : Молодые ученые
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Scientific advisor: English teacher, Chirchik State Pedagogical University The English language theory and practice department
dilafruz.umarova91@gmail.com

Abstract:

This paper explores the ballad as a powerful form of social commentary in English literary tradition. Far from being simple folk songs, ballads have historically served as a voice for ordinary people, reflecting their struggles, moral concerns, and reactions to social injustice. Through narrative storytelling, they address issues such as poverty, oppression, crime, and class inequality, often challenging the dominant authorities of their time. By examining traditional ballads and their evolution into literary adaptations, this study reveals how ballads functioned as both entertainment and a means of public expression.

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Boltayeva, S., & Umarova , D. . (2025). THE BALLAD AS A SOCIAL COMMENTARY. Young Scientists, 3(50), 7–9. Retrieved from https://in-academy.uz/index.php/yo/article/view/67789

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