The Idea Of Fate In 'O Fatum Crudele' By Diana

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The idea of fate is a prominent and recurring theme in this story. In the fourth chapter, Diana talks about Camilla's fate and what will happen to her in war. She talks about the inevitable happening to Camilla and how, although she loves her and wants nothing to happen to her, her fate is already written and played out. The most she can do is make sure that her death is avenged. She makes sure of this by sending Opis to do so. She speaks out on how cruel fate can be sometimes and the damage it has done to her with Camilla's death. Fate has causes many problems but it's something that is definite. Diana says "O fatum crudele!", speaking to the fates about what has happened to Camilla and even before she dies and she knows her fate she is upset