No Armour Against Fate

Overview and Issue

• Dunnett crafted a story in which the protagonist, Lymond, must face the primal power generated when pitted against fate, man and self.
• WG170

Abstract

• Dunnett crafted a story in which Lymond would be forced to face devastating forces in all three of these categories: fate, man and self. While some authors might provide a protective wing for their hero, Dunnett knew Lymond could take it and thrust him further into life's ruthless areas. Dunnett understood the powerful forces that shape the human condition, the power of human connections, of love and deceit and loyalty and betrayal. As Lymond is pushed to his breaking point and fighting to survive, both physically and emotionally, Dunnett presents a human fighting to make their way through the hardships of life's many challenges and escape the machinations of Fate. The article considers the brotherly but tense relationship between Lymond and Richard; the would-be friendship of Jerrott; the non-judgmental care by Archie; the meeting of the mind with Richard Chancellor and the gravitational pull of Phillipa.

Author

• Ian Bristow

Dunnett Book Citations

• None

Historical People

• Richard Chancellor

Fictional Characters

• Lymond
• Jerott Blyth
• Philippa
• Archie Abernathy
• Kate Somerville
• Oonagh O'Dwyer
• Eloise Crawford
• Sybilla Crawford
• The Dame de Doubtance

Bibliography

• None

Literature

• None

Illustrations and Photos

• Lymond Playing the Lute, Ian Bristow, 2023

Historical Events

• None

Other Topics

• None

Quotes from Dunnett

• None