Family Axiology in the Modern Novel

Abstract

This article presents an overview and typology of the modern family novel in Russian and Kazakh literature within the framework of an axiological approach. An analytical review of modern novels led to the conclusion that there are two types of novels. The first one (novels by W. Tazhikenova, A. Chudakov, partly A. Slapovsky) embodies the traditional patriarchal way of life of a hardworking family. The family in these novels becomes a bulwark in the conditions of a collapsed value system. Family foundations and traditions,
respect for parents, devotion and support, loyalty to faith and family, the desire to overcome any difficulties together are values that lead to favorable relationships, unity and harmony, creation and preservation of family ties. Another type is a family in transition, with no ties between generations, depending on the difficulties associated with the influence of historical time and the need to adapt to it (novels by A. Kahn, E.V. Kolina, E.V. Kotova, L. Ulitskaya). Changing the behavior of family members leads the characters to a reassessment of values and, as a result, actions that contradict true values. Betrayals, renunciation of family and their roots
lead the heroes to a family split.