Актуальні проблеми функціонування мови і літератури в сучасному полікультурному суспільстві. Reflection of the value system in english fiction

The article presents the study of the value picture of the world in English literature and identifies the main values of native English speakers, which determine the features of their communicative behavior in English fiction. A special place is occupied by the preaching genre, because many English writers were ministers of the church, it is "the combination of pastoral work and literary activity that is especially characteristic of the English culture of the XVIII century." The active presence of literary priests in public life meant not only a shift of religious consciousness to secular, where morality was placed above dogma. English culture forms its own mentality, which, with the help of values, is objectified in literature, determines life guidelines and behavioral strategies. Among the main values that are inherent in the British and expressed in English literature, the following should be identified: individual autonomy, demonstrative politeness, equality, positive thinking and emotional restraint, love of nature.