# How does Perishable Goods develop the theme of Fate and Destiny?

> Perishable Goods by Dornford Yates

## Answer

Perishable Goods by Dornford Yates develops Fate and Destiny across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Mansel's death in the King's bedchamber is framed as inevitable, with the room having been 'waiting' for 'The Last of the Knights.' The narrative suggests that certain outcomes are preordained, and characters accept their fates with dignity.

Mansel's plan relies on careful timing and luck, suggesting a belief in fate as they navigate their dangerous situation.

The narrator reflects on destiny, noting that Mansel, a gentleman, has come into his own, dying on a king's bed as fate intended.

## Evidence

- [iv-the-castle-of-gath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/iv-the-castle-of-gath.md): Mansel's plan relies on careful timing and luck, suggesting a belief in fate as they navigate their dangerous situation.
- [ix-full-measure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/perishable_goods_se/chapters/ix-full-measure.md): The narrator reflects on destiny, noting that Mansel, a gentleman, has come into his own, dying on a king's bed as fate intended.

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