My Name Is Red | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Erzurumis - This is a preacher from Erzurum who claims he is descended directly from Muhammad.

Coffeehouse - Men often gather here to listen to the storyteller who uses hastily-drawn illustrations to enhance his tales.

Storyteller's Illustrations - The storyteller has the artists make these for his storytelling performances.

Book of Festivities - The Sultan's book-making workshop is preparing this book to recount the 52-day circumcision ceremonies of his son.

Enishte's Secret Book - Enishte is having this made.

Murder Picture From The Story of Hüsrev and Shirin - The murderer describes this.