Fate and Providence

Hannay experiences premonitions and dreams that seem to guide his actions, and the narrative often relies on coincidences and lucky breaks, suggesting a belief in fate or a guiding hand in the characters' perilous journey.

Hannay feels a higher calling beyond orders, describing his decision as crossing a Rubicon, suggesting an inexorable fate.

Hannay reflects on 'Kismet' (fate) when captured, accepting their capture as an act of God, highlighting a fatalistic resignation.

Blenkiron invokes 'Kismet' as they accept the dangerous journey, and the characters feel swept along by forces beyond their control.

The group adopts a fatalistic attitude, believing in Kismet as they lose control of their mission.