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Vathek · Question
How does Vathek develop the theme of The Supernatural and Inescapable Fate?
Answer
Vathek by William Beckford develops The Supernatural and Inescapable Fate across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Genii, demons, and magical objects populate the story; Vathek's destiny is decreed by the stars and enforced by supernatural beings, culminating in his inevitable chastisement.
Extensive notes on Genii, Dives, Peris, the Simurgh, and other supernatural beings underscore the theme of supernatural forces.
Evidence in the book
- Endnotes
Extensive notes on Genii, Dives, Peris, the Simurgh, and other supernatural beings underscore the theme of supernatural forces.