In Maggie Stiefvater's novel "The Scorpio Races," we see examples of innate wisdom and sacrifice demonstrated by the characters. The story takes place on the fictional island of Thisby, where each year the residents race deadly water horses called capaill uisce. These races are a tradition, and the winner is awarded a substantial prize. The novel's two protagonists, Puck and Sean, each have their own reasons for entering the races, and both show their innate wisdom through their willingness to make sacrifices. Puck, whose real name is Kate Connolly, enters the race to save her family's home. After her parents died in a capaill uisce accident, Puck and her brothers struggle to keep their home and their horses. Puck's innate wisdom becomes apparent as she decides to enter the race on her regular horse, Dove, rather than a capaill uisce like the other racers. This decision shows her understanding of the danger involved in the race and her willingness to risk her own safety for her family's sake. …show more content…
He works for the island's wealthiest resident, Benjamin Malvern, as a trainer of capaill uisce. Sean's innate wisdom comes from his connection to the horses, which is unusual on the island. Sean has a deep understanding of the capaill uisce and their behavior, and he is willing to sacrifice his own desires to protect them. When Malvern orders him to kill one of his favorite horses, Corr, to ensure Malvern's victory in the race, Sean refuses. This decision shows his innate wisdom and his willingness to make a sacrifice for the sake of what he knows is