The Shaving of Shagpat · Character
King Shahpushan
The great King of Shiraz who appears in the story.
minor
Also known as King of Shiraz
First appearance: the thwackings
King Shahpushan shows up with force in Goorelka of Oolb. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The King of Oolb, who is shaved by Shibli and trades the hawk for the China jar and dress of Samarkand.
King Shahpushan first appears in 0000 the thwackings.
In Goorelka of Oolb: The King of Oolb, who is shaved by Shibli and trades the hawk for the China jar and dress of Samarkand.
Later, in The Burning of the Identical: King of Shiraz, one of the three visiting kings; recognizes Baba Mustapha as a barber who once operated on his head.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Quest Allies and Antagonists
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See King Shahpushan in the thwackings