Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Why does khattam shud want to get rid of the stories?
Why does the silence in his heart not like stories
Why does the silence in his heart not like stories
Khattam-Shud, which means "silence," is the novel's antagonist. He poisons the story streams of the Sea of Stories and captures Princess Batcheat. He is the enemy of stories and language: he wants control over all narratives.