I have too much time and decided to write an analysis of Sarper from a Turkish perspective in case it’s of interest 😂

First of all, I’m from Istanbul. Sarper’s family seem middle to upper middle class to me. His career choices (stripper, fitness instructor etc.) would not be considered a success by his family so he probably feels that he has somewhat failed in life.

On the other hand, most women that he interacts with in his daily life (colleagues?) are probably of a poorer background. He would not consider them to be “good enough” for him and his family. Similarly, he would not be considered “good enough” for women who come from a similar socioeconomic background to himself due to his career.

That really only leaves him the option of marrying a foreigner and trying to build a life abroad. Shekinah is his way of saving face.

  • Karmic-Vision@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    He is a male escort - plain and simple - and : * Shekinah is his way of saving face. * …
    which face are you referring to?

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      1 year ago

      It’s an expression “Be embarrassed or humiliated, especially publicly. For example, Terry lost face when his assistant was promoted and became his boss”

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        1 year ago

        I think the person above you was making a joke about Shekinah’s face before surgery or after surgery