The article explores some lingua-poetic similarities and discrepancies in the stories of “The Law of Life” and “Mahalla”. In both stories, the core concept revolves around the idea that every moment of life should be cherished. Life is a gift from God, and every moment of it should be valued. The protagonists in the stories accept the law of life as it is, and their appreciation for the lives they have lived reflects the shared aspects of these two stories. Using explicit psychological insight, American and Uzbek writers portrayed the intense emotional sufferings of protagonists. The father-son relationship in “The Law of Life” differs sharply from the kinship ties portrayed in “Mahalla.” While Koskoosh’s son abandons his old, weak, and dying father alone in the harsh cold of the Klondike, Hikmat Buva’s son and bride always take care of him. This contrast highlights the significant differences between American and Uzbek cultures.