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The Middle of Things · Theme
Fate and Coincidence
How The Middle of Things develops Fate and Coincidence.
The plot relies on chance encounters and coincidences, such as Viner discovering the murder and the timely arrival of witnesses, suggesting that fate plays a role in unraveling mysteries.
Where it surfaces
- News from Arcadia
The newspaper appeal leads to a timely message from Mrs. Summers, steering the investigation in a new direction.