The latter half portrays the father’s rise to a central figure in Erewhon, where he is mistakenly venerated as the “Sunchild.” Political intrigue and theological disputes lead to his imprisonment, while George seeks to protect him. Intense debates unfold between Yram, the professors, and other leaders, eventually yielding a compromise. The father returns home but soon passes away, leaving George and his sibling to reflect at the statues. The conclusion offers closure yet leaves a lingering sense of irony and ambiguity.
