Fate and Consequence

The narrative emphasizes the inescapable consequences of past actions, as Vansittart's crime resurfaces through Lisa and her child, and the characters' attempts to control their futures are repeatedly thwarted by fate and circumstance.

Vansittart's deliberation about taking his time reflects the theme of fate and the consequences of hesitation in matters of love.

The shadow of hereditary illness looms, suggesting that past family tragedies may repeat.

The chapter deals with the inevitability of Peggy's fate and the consequences of hereditary disease, as well as the uncertainty of Eve's future health.

The deaths of Peggy and the infant son are seen as consequences of past actions, reinforcing a sense of inescapable fate.