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
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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.