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1. What foreshadowing is established in the opening of the novel?

In Chapter 1, Iskander the Potter establishes that Ibrahim went mad and that tragedy fell upon his love, the beautiful Philothei. Other foreshadowing establishes that the causes of their fates and those of the other characters will be greatly affected by the loss and devastation of war.

2. From what narrative perspective is Chapter 1 related? How is this established?

Chapter 1 is related from the first-person perspective of Iskander the Potter. This is established from the Chapter title, which is "The Prologue of Iskander the Potter."

3. How is the narrative style of Chapter 2 established?

This chapter continues from the perspective of Iskander the Potter and the narrative is delineated in the chapter's title, which is "Iskander the Potter Remembers the Birth of Philothei."

4. How is Philothei described when she is born?

Philothei is described as being the most beautiful baby that anyone has ever seen. She is blessed by the town's imam and it leaves a mark on her hand where he kisses her.

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