Gülnihal, while not one of the Namık Kemal’s most popular work, serves as both a thoughtful critique of the state and leaders and a compelling theatrical piece adorned with love. However, the treatment of female characters feels somewhat intolerable to me, given the societal and cultural differences between the time it was written and the present. Yet, interpreting the works in alignment with their era and purpose, I find it to be a fluid and insightful reading, addressing significant points effectively.