The study of causative constructions occupies an important position in contemporary linguistics because causativity serves as a fundamental mechanism through which languages encode agency, responsibility, influence, and the dynamics of human interaction. In literary discourse, causative verb derivation performs not only a grammatical function but also a stylistic and narrative one, contributing significantly to character construction and the representation of interpersonal relations. This article investigates the role of causative verb derivation in character representation within literary narratives through a comparative linguistic analysis of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Abdulla Qahhor’s short story “O‘g‘ri”. The research examines how derived causative structures function as linguistic tools for portraying authority, manipulation, coercion, social hierarchy, psychological influence, and moral responsibility. Using a qualitative comparative methodology, the study analyzes causative constructions occurring in selected passages from both literary works. The findings demonstrate that causative derivation contributes directly to characterization by revealing the extent to which characters initiate, control, or influence actions performed by others. While English causative constructions primarily rely on analytic patterns involving verbs such as make, let, have, and cause, Uzbek employs productive morphological causative suffixes that allow nuanced representation of agency and social relations. The analysis further reveals that causative constructions often function as indicators of power distribution and ideological positioning within narrative discourse. The study argues that causative verb derivation should be viewed not merely as a grammatical phenomenon but as a significant narrative strategy through which authors construct complex character identities and interpersonal relationships. The findings contribute to comparative linguistics, literary discourse analysis, and the study of linguistic representation in fiction.