“Atlas said, 'Must my future be so heavy?' Hera said, 'That is your present, Atlas. Your future hardens every day, but it is not fixed.' 'How can I escape my fate?' 'You must choose your destiny.”
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Quote Analysis
In this quote by Jeanette Winterson, the characters Atlas and Hera have a conversation about destiny and free will. Atlas expresses his burdened feelings about his future, to which Hera responds by explaining that while his present circumstances may be heavy, his future is not predetermined. She encourages Atlas to recognize that he has the power to shape his own destiny through the choices he makes. This quote highlights the theme of personal agency and the ability to transcend one's fate through conscious decision-making.
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