Explain the role of names and circles: Knowing a spirit's name grants absolute control, while the summoning circle serves as a cage.
The Binding Word: Coercion and Agency in Stroud's Magical London Introduction Stroud, Jonathan - Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 -...
: Focus on the world-building of an alternate-history London. Discuss how the stratification between the magical ruling class and "commoners" serves as a satire of British imperialism and classism. Explain the role of names and circles: Knowing