Fate Versus Free Will

Throughout history, people have debated the role of fate and free will in one’s life. In literature, one of the ways authors explore the concept of fate versus free will is by showing both sides of the debate. In this narrative. Virgil, Valencia, Kaori, and Gen each deal with the destiny versus free will question. Characters discuss the notion of fate with a psychic. They find themselves in situations where they have choices.

Virgil, the novel’s main character, exemplifies the fate versus free will theme and the events surrounding him suggests that destiny and free choice work together to shape one’s life. Several events surrounding Virgil’s relationship with Valencia prompt the question of the role of destiny in his life. First, he discusses fate with Kaori, who is a psychic. Then, coincidences, which symbolize destiny, start occurring. The first...