Orhan Pamuk's "The White Castle" is a profound historical novel set in the 17th-century Ottoman Empire. It delves into the fascinating relationship between a captured Venetian scholar and his Turkish master, a polymath who resembles him strikingly. As they collaborate on various scientific projects and inventions, their identities begin to blur and merge, raising fundamental questions about selfhood, power dynamics, and cultural assimilation. Pamuk masterfully weaves a tale of intellectual curiosity, existential exploration, and the intricate dance between captor and captive, ultimately challenging the very notion of individuality.