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community-care
The Runa's communal approach to living and caring for one another contrasts with the individualistic tendencies of the Jesuit group, reflecting different social structures.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Sparrow (1996)Mary Doria Russell
24. Village Of Kashan And City Of Gayjur:
In this chapter, D.W. Yarbrough falls gravely ill, prompting Emilio and the rest of the group to seek help from the Runa, who suggest that his illness stems from unfulfilled desires rather than a physical ailment. As the group debates how to address D.W.'s condition, they grapple with their precarious existence on Rakhat and the cultural differences that complicate their situation.