In the novel The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, the Jana’ata are arguably the VaRakhati beings that share the most similarities with humans. They have developed a complex society and their own morals and values, similar to those of earthlings. The other sentient species on Rakhat, the Runa, are much less advanced as the Jana’ata. Their perceptions of feelings and emotions are simpler and they live and work the same way their ancestors have since the Jana’ata established themselves as superior. Emilio and his party determine that the Jana’ata must be more similar to them than the Runa. The relationship between the Jana’ata and the Runa show many cultural similarities and differences between them and humans.
Culturally, the Jana’ata ran themselves in a hierarchy with the order that they are born being the deciding factor in the role they will play in society. …show more content…
There is no sign of racism or even superior races between the Jana’ata. Without the existence of the Runa, it would be very challenging for the Jana’ata to develop to the point they are at without another system to determine who does the work nobody wants to do. In some respects, the Runa of Rakhat could be compared to the slaves or indentured servants here on Earth. The Jana’ata breed them for the purpose of benefitting the culture. This includes training the city Runa to be “skilled in crafts [as well as] traders and servants, laborers, bookkeepers [, and] research assistants” (Russell 393). Despite the menial nature of their jobs, they are rewarded for their efforts by being provided the essentials of living. Though they may not be living a lavish lifestyle, the city Runa do not have the same concerns of humans that have been in similar
Culturally, the Jana’ata ran themselves in a hierarchy with the order that they are born being the deciding factor in the role they will play in society. …show more content…
There is no sign of racism or even superior races between the Jana’ata. Without the existence of the Runa, it would be very challenging for the Jana’ata to develop to the point they are at without another system to determine who does the work nobody wants to do. In some respects, the Runa of Rakhat could be compared to the slaves or indentured servants here on Earth. The Jana’ata breed them for the purpose of benefitting the culture. This includes training the city Runa to be “skilled in crafts [as well as] traders and servants, laborers, bookkeepers [, and] research assistants” (Russell 393). Despite the menial nature of their jobs, they are rewarded for their efforts by being provided the essentials of living. Though they may not be living a lavish lifestyle, the city Runa do not have the same concerns of humans that have been in similar