In the Hands of Fate As the supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events, fate has an overwhelming control over people. Even though “…everything has been assigned, has been preordained; [and] everyone must play his role,” nothing has been set in stone (185). In a way, fate is like a maui mixer smoothie. No matter which way the strawberries, pineapples, orange sherbet, ice, and guava juice are thrown in the blender, it still ends up …showed first 75 words of 857 total…

…showed last 75 words of 857 total…of life. Choosing a different path in her long journey towards her final destination might have single-handedly altered her life greatly, but instead, she walks along the same worn road throughout the years. Since her life is going to be miserable anyway, she does nothing to bolster up her life to make it somewhat worthwhile. As a result, Pearl lives a cold and dreary life because she left it all in the hands of fate.