Destiny

The role of destiny in one's life is a major theme in "The Sight", and brings up questions that scholars and mystics have debated about for centuries. Are the events of our lives predetermined? Is our path laid out for us and no matter what we do or how we try to avoid it, our lives will unfold in some predetermined way? Is there such a thing as fate or destiny? If so, what about free will? Do we have the freedom to choose our actions? Isn't free will negated if fate exists?

Jaypaw, for example, feels deeply that his destiny is to become a warrior, but the circumstances of his life (he is blind) persuade him otherwise. Perhaps he was born to be a medicine cat rather than a warrior. He is a confused but determined adolescent, trying to find his place in the web of life...