The Finkler Question Setting & Symbolism

The Finkler Question Objects/Places

England

The main setting of this novel is England, and all of the action occurs in England except Julian's vacation with his sons.

Museum of Anglo-Jewish Culture

The Museum of Anglo-Jewish Culture is a new museum over which Hephzibah will be the curator, and she works planning and organizing the museum. Julian assists her by thinking about what else they should honor. The museum is the victim of several anti-Semitic vandal attacks which frighten Hephzibah.

Oxford

Oxford is where Immanuel and Blaise live, and Sam hires a limo to drive him to Oxford after learning Immanuel was injured in an anti-Semitic incident.

St. John's Wood

St. John's Wood is where Hephzibah's apartment is located, and Julian moves in with her after his vacation.

Regent's Park

Regent's Park is located between Hephzibah's apartment and Libor's home. When Julian finds life disgraceful after Libor's suicide, he spends his days walking through the park to Libor's place. He also...
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