The frequency with which names change is an indication of the elusive nature of truth and identity. The numerous names symbolize the speed at which identities can change. He loses his attachment to his original name and identity the new names, the new titles, and the new public persona blend together to create a whole new version of Argalia that seems unfamiliar to his old Italian friends. Similarly, Argalia leaves Florence with an Italian name, only to be renamed after being integrated into the Ottoman Empire and passing over cultural boundaries. Each name presents a slightly different version of herself to the world. Qara Koz is Angelica, as well as Lady Black Eyes and the eponymous enchantress. Throughout The Enchantress of Florence, characters switch between names and identities. Names and titles are an important motif in the novel.
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