Space-human relationship in Refik Halit Karay's novels

In his works, Refik Halit Karay creates a variety of "types of characters" with unique characteristics. In addition to focusing his novels on the relationship between men and women, the author incorporates extensive soul analysis into his writings. The "place" is the characters' reflection. People and place are two elements that always complement one another. Human-place has shaped human-place, and the place has shaped man in every way, from hunter-gatherers to sedentary individuals. The place, which is the subject of study in a variety of disciplines, is of great importance in literary works. To associate the emotional states of the characters who direct the events in the examined works with the events themselves, it is necessary to correctly interpret the locations where they interact. For instance, when discussing a room, a corner, or an attic, it is necessary to consider the psychological and sociological effects these places have on people, in addition to their physical appearance. On the basis of these facts, the place-human relationship in Refik Halit Karay's novels and the situations that arise as a result of this relationship were investigated and attempts were made to explain them. During this study, the novels of Refik Halit Karay, which are the subject of the study, were examined in depth, the locations he used in the novels were identified, and the effects on the characters were attempted to be explained using other disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, philosophy, and mythology.