Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Palace Walk

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

Palace Walk / Bayn al-Qasrayn - This is a street in Cairo, Egypt, where the Abd al-Jawad family has lived for a quarter century.

Ahmad Abduh's Coffee Shop - This is an establishment that Yasin and Fahmy Abd al-Jawad both frequent, where they meet to talk, scheme, predict, and await forthcoming events.

Ezbekiya Garden - This is the entertainment district in Cairo.

Goldsmiths' Bazaar - This is an area near the Abd al-Jawads' home, where Ahmad meets a new lover.

al-Husayn Street - This is where the Shrine to the Martyr stands.

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