Who is Hlavin Kitheri from Children of God: A Novel and what is their importance? Children_of_God_(novel) English & Literature Hlavin Kitheri | Children of God: A Novel

A Jana'ata prince on the planet Rakhat, Hlavin is the Reshtar of Galatna ("reshtar" designating "spare," the third-born son, forbidden to breed; most are neutered and live empty lives of pleasure). Hlavin and sister Jholaa merely exist in case older brothers Dherai and Bhansaar fail to have children, but Hlavin knows them both to be more intelligent and adept than their privileged brothers. Hlavin's Runa tutor, Selikat, teaches him the Jana'ata epic myths that justify the social system and beats him whenever he asks Why? Hlavin alone in the household pays attention to Jholaa, but when the dynasty is secure he is exiled to Gayjur to endure his nephews' safety.