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Fate and Coincidence
How Such Is Life develops Fate and Coincidence.
Collins frequently notes the 'cussedness' or 'strange fatality' that drives him back to places like Runnymede, emphasizing the role of chance, unintended consequences, and the ironic twists of 'such is life.'
Where it surfaces
- Such Is Life
The chapter emphasizes chance encounters and unforeseen outcomes, such as the search for the gilgie and the debate about cattle.