THE SYMBOLEME "SIN" IN POETIC CONTEXTS BY IVAN FRANKO
In the article on the basis of Ivan Franko’s poetry the semantical and symbolical analysis of the term “sin” was done; the prospects and topicality of the linguistic and stylistic aspect of the poetic symbolism research were outlined; the comparative analysis of the interpretation of the term “sin” in different religious, cultural, philosophic and linguistics scientifical positions was carried out; various semantic, symbolic and own autologous meanings of the term “sin” has been distinguished and illustrated in the concrete examples (in particular, “sin” as symbol of evil, fear, fault, justification, disobedience, act of manifestation of free will, liberation from suffering, moral degeneration, death; and quite unexpected seme: salvation, knowledge, light, hope and others). We believe that the investigation of different symbols of Ivan Franko’s poetry is very prospective and actual topic of research in linguistics. Our analysis showes that Ivan Franko was deeply well- informed with the interpretation of the term “sin” in the world cultural and literary traditions. He artistically used this lexeme in his poetry in different sacred and non-sacred meanings (the last components dominate). Also such analysis displays the deep correlation of Ivan Franko’s poetry and Bible. Author used rethink not only biblical lexemes but also deployed Bible stories. We stated that by using the power of own brilliant talent, Ivan Franko expended, enriched and polished the limits of semantical and symbolical field of the term “sin”, provided completely new content. Such facts certifies not only phenomenon of Ivan Franko’s linguistic creativity, but also inexhaustible treasures of Ukrainian word and Ukrainian soul.