# How does Greenmantle develop the theme of Fate and Providence?

> Greenmantle by John Buchan

## Answer

Greenmantle by John Buchan develops Fate and Providence across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

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.

## Evidence

- [i-a-mission-is-proposed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/i-a-mission-is-proposed.md): Hannay feels a higher calling beyond orders, describing his decision as crossing a Rubicon, suggesting an inexorable fate.
- [xi-the-companions-of-the-rosy-hours](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xi-the-companions-of-the-rosy-hours.md): Hannay reflects on 'Kismet' (fate) when captured, accepting their capture as an act of God, highlighting a fatalistic resignation.
- [xv-an-embarrassed-toilet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xv-an-embarrassed-toilet.md): Blenkiron invokes 'Kismet' as they accept the dangerous journey, and the characters feel swept along by forces beyond their control.
- [xvi-the-battered-caravanserai](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xvi-the-battered-caravanserai.md): The group adopts a fatalistic attitude, believing in Kismet as they lose control of their mission.
- [xvii-trouble-by-the-waters-of-babylon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xvii-trouble-by-the-waters-of-babylon.md): Hannay's persistent dream of the castrol is seen as a warning sent by Providence, driving his actions.
- [xxi-the-little-hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xxi-the-little-hill.md): Hannay's recurring dream of the little hill foreshadows the final battle, suggesting a destined outcome.
- [xxii-the-guns-of-the-north](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/greenmantle_se/chapters/xxii-the-guns-of-the-north.md): Hannay feels a merciful fate has preserved them for victory, and Blenkiron thanks God for his pain-free final hours.

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