The central protagonist, a law faculty assistant researcher and son of a powerful Antakya politician. Initially swayed by extreme nationalism due to his upbringing, his worldview is challenged by his love for Elena and the political violence surrounding him, ultimately leading to a profound ideological crisis during the 1955 Istanbul pogrom.
Trusted companion and academic peer.
Secret lovers whose relationship bridges ethnic and political divides.
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