George's House

George's house is where pivotal moments take place in the story of unrequited love. It is where he first sees the crane, where he announces their engagement, and where he loses her. It is also the place where readers see the pretentiousness of the art world as his patrons attend the party at his house.

The Print Shop

George's print shop is where he first meets Kumiko and where the sale of the tiles take off when the customers see them. It is also where Mehmet gets his rebirth and release when George fires him for his own good. This setting shows George's relationship with people outside of his family.

Amanda's Office

Amanda's office is where she meets Rachel and interacts with her. It also allows readers to see how she interacts with people outside of her family and it shows how she has grown at the...