Overview:
 In chapters fifteen through seventeen a series of events take place, which begin with the Inca’s recognition of Zapana as Prince Kari the rightful heir to the Incan throne.  During this period Hubert makes a pact with Larico, the Chief Priest that offers peace between Larico and Kari in return for Larico’s approval to find a way around the law that allows for Hubert to have Quilla even though she is a Virgin of the Sun.  Upon Kari hearing only of the peace offering requested by Larico, Kari is weary because of the bond Larico once had with Urco.  After the recognition of Kari a grand ceremony begins to anoint Kari as next in line to the throne; however, during this celebration Urco storms in claiming “I do not accept him, and thus I pay back treachery” and stabs the Inca ultimately killing him (Haggard 249).  Immediately, Kari assumes responsibility as Inca and declares war on Urco.  During the war, Hubert acts as peacekeeper between the Chancas and the Incas making sure there is no initiation of war; nevertheless, Hubert’s motivation for this alliance is for the surrender of Quilla, in which Kari forbids.  Eventually the war ends with the escape of Urco from Cuzco and Kari triumphant with victory.  Moreover, the alliance between Hubert and Larico unravels as a result of Hubert’s awareness to the bond of Larico and Urco.  Hubert cunningly challenges Larico by forcing him to admit his favor of Urco as a way to make Larico keep his promise to release Quilla to Hubert.  Larico gives in and takes Hubert to Quilla, but as soon as Hubert thinks that Quilla is finally his, Larico tricks Hubert, and Urco and his army rush in to prevent Hubert from leaving with Quilla.

Analysis:
 In this section there is distinction made between reason and emotion.  According to Plato, the perfect state refrains from emotions since they interfere with reason and good judgment, which illustrates the harmful invasion of the private into the public (Richter 28).  Toward the end of The Virgin of the Sun Hubert and Kari operate differently since Hubert follows his heart, while Kari relies on a more rational outlook on issues.  Specifically, Hubert’s blinded passion for Quilla causes him trouble and puts others in danger as well.  For example, when Kari doubts the good intentions of Larico, Hubert reacts by saying “I think he is his own friend first, who knows that if Urco recovers he will kill him, because he has taken the part of your father, Upanqui, in their quarrels, and suspects him”(Haggard 237).  However, Hubert’s love and desire for Quilla harms his judgment, and Hubert is unable to recognize the alliance between Larico and Urco.  Furthermore, Hubert’s emotions dominate his good judgment because even after realizing that Larico is a traitor, Hubert believes that he has the upper hand and can influence Larico by claiming, “…if aught of ill befalls me, remember that this [knotted cords] will find its way to Kari…” (Haggard 261).  Therefore, if Hubert repressed his feelings for Quilla he would realize that his threat might not be enough to influence Larico and win Quilla. Thus, Hubert’s motivation to gain Quilla obstructs his logical judgment and as a result he puts himself in harm’s way.

Questions:
1. Thinking back to the beginning of this novel, has the motivations and traits of Hubert and Kari changed? If so, how? (Refer to Aristotle’s theory concerning character)
2. Why do you think that Kari is so patient with Hubert, even though Hubert disrespects Kari’s Gods and religion, and also allows his desire to rule at the risk of Kari’s empire?