1 : The Fateful Child -

: A central tension in these stories is whether the child can escape their destiny. Often, the very actions taken to avoid the fate are what ensure it comes to pass. Common Archetypes

: A child whose presence signaled the end of an old order (e.g., Mordred in Arthurian legend). 1 : The Fateful Child

In various creative works, the "fateful child" manifests in several ways: : A central tension in these stories is