Orha - Stanger -

Pamuk describes a recurring childhood fantasy that there was another "Orhan" living in another house in Istanbul. This "double" represents a version of himself that is both familiar and a complete stranger, highlighting a split identity that would later define his literary career.

The act of looking out the window is a metaphor for his detachment. By watching the world from behind glass, he remains a "stranger" to the activities of the street, positioning himself as an observer rather than a participant in life. Orha - Stanger

Finding oneself a stranger amidst the millions of inhabitants in Istanbul. Pamuk describes a recurring childhood fantasy that there