During the story, the Incas were submitted to the Spaniards and if they didn't collaborate, they would be threatened to death. Even though many were aware of this threat, their faith in the god of the sun was so great that they did not care and would only obey to what their superior, Atahuallpa, said. This emphasizes how much authority this king-like person possessed and how much influence he had on his people without the need of force between them, only religion. .
Even though the different ideals and organizations brought up some problems between the two cultures, they don't compare to the importance of the moral conflicts that Pizarro had which affected the development of play in a greater magnitude. The moral conflict which takes place is the primary issue, since it deals mostly with the main character and with the conflicts that he has in relation to his conscience and his men and their values. Francisco Pizarro, as the reader finds out, is a tired old man who has given up on all ideals of chivalry and hope. He is a man who resents his country and it's beliefs. For example, Pizarro only uses the king of Spain, so that he can provide back-up and support for his expedition in terms of equipment but not because he feels a certain loyalty to him or his country. .
"Your pardon, but on this expedition my name is the law: there will be no other."" (Francisco Pizarro).
This phrase is very important since it shows Pizarro's character and how he feels about authority figures or representatives such as Estete to whom he is addressing. Pizarro resents his country for not recognizing him as a good soldier when they had the chance, and the reader can get an idea of this when Pizarro states he is the law, not the King with a more violent and angry tone. This resentment or anger Pizarro has is strange since most conquerors in those times were very patriotic, but Pizarro's issues go beyond those with Carlos V.
