One story, many opinions
Shakarim University held a literary discussion on the story "On kol" by Tolen Abdik, an outstanding representative of Kazakh literature, as part of the "Book Reading Nation" republican marathon. The meeting, organized by librarian Aray Kazgasym, was dedicated to the study of the deep content and psychological underpinnings of the work.
In the course of the discussion, which was opened by the preface of Askar Kasymov, vice-rector for strategy and social development, the participants focused on the main idea of the story, the inner world of the characters, human nature and conflicts of consciousness. Various opinions were expressed about the fate of Alma in the work, the barley in her soul and the mysterious actions of her right hand.
During the discussion, it was noted that the work depicts not only the psychological state of an individual, but also the complex aspects of human nature, the struggle between the human soul and mind. The participants expressed their views on the issues raised by the author and considered the importance of the work for today's readers.
Next, the participants were asked questions related to the content and idea of the work. By selecting questions hidden in special cells, they delved deeper into the background of the work and expressed their thoughts about the actions of the characters and the author's position. This approach enriched the content of the literary discussion and increased the activity of the participants
Literary discussion showed the importance of not only reading a work of art, but also looking into its background and exchanging opinions. Such educational meetings help to form a reading culture and increase interest in literature.