Haroun Chapter 7-9 Flashcards

Shadow Warrior and Communication

• Haroun and others misinterpret the shadow warrior's message as a threat of murder.
• The shadow warrior is actually revealing his name, Mudra.

Gesture Language and Shadows

• Abhinaya is identified as the most ancient form of gesture language.
• Shadows in Chup can modify their forms, pull in different directions, and possess distinct personalities.

Khattam-Shud's Powers

• The cult master Khattam-Shud can exist in two places simultaneously by detaching from his shadow.
• One Khattam-Shud holds Princess Batcheat captive in Chup's citadel while the other resides in the Old Zone.

Haroun's Mission and Motivation

• Haroun volunteers to venture into the Old Zone to save the ocean.
• Hearing the stories of the ocean's plight motivates Haroun to take action, believing he can make a difference.
• Blabbermouth encourages Haroun to go, influencing his decision.

The Wellspring and Ocean's State

• The wellspring serves as a source of stories located near the South Pole.
• As Haroun approaches the wellspring, the ocean becomes colder and thicker, with streams resembling molasses.

Doubts and Catastrophes

• Haroun experiences a crisis of confidence when captured in the Chupwala's Web of Night and loses track of Mali.
• The wellspring is contaminated with dark poison, devoid of color and life, corrupting its essence.

Chupwalas and Their Appearance

• Chupwalas are characterized by reversed eyes, with white pupils and gray irises.
• Their uniforms display a symbol of zipped lips, signifying suppression.

Encounters and Discoveries

• The "Wall of Darkness" is a colossal ship resembling an ark.
• Haroun can only utter the word "ark" upon seeing the ship, a phrase previously echoed by Rashid when he lost his story.

Conflicts and Thematic Elements

• The Chupwalas extract Butt the Hoopoe's brain, encapsulated in a metal box.
• Iff the Water Genie provides Haroun with a temporary light source known as a Bite-a-lite.

Inventions and Power Struggles

• Chupwalas have created artificial darkness to control and manipulate.
• Haroun associates the cult master Khattam-Shud with Mr. Sengupta, who also took away meaningful aspects of life, like Haroun's mother.

Tensions and Confusion

• Blabbermouth steals the disconnecting tool, creating complications for Haroun.
• The aligning of pages becomes difficult due to uniform errors and misnumbering, hinting at organizational chaos.

Speech and Strategy

• The greatest power recognized is the power of speech, crucial for communication.
• General Kitab promotes transparency with battle plans to inspire camaraderie among the argumentative army.

Emotional Landscape

• As Haroun enters the twilight strip, his bravery diminishes due to the overwhelming darkness and uncertainty of threats.
• The story streams in Chup are described as the dirtiest Haroun has encountered, stripped of warm colors.

The Shadow Warrior's Duality

• The shadow warrior battles his shadow, a reflection that does not mirror his movements, symbolizing internal conflict.
• Haroun realizes the stark contrasts between Gups (bright, warm, story-loving) and Chups (dark, cold, narrative-hating).

Climactic Moments

• The shadow warrior shocks by speaking, breaking the silence.
• Haroun's frustration grows when Blabbermouth's theft hampers his ability to assist his father.