What is Chosen One?
A cornerstone of the hero's journey, the chosen one narrative places extraordinary fate on an unlikely individual, from farm boys to orphans. Ubiquitous in epic fantasy and science fiction, the trope is now often subverted or deconstructed by authors questioning destiny and exceptionalism.
Example books
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , J.K. Rowling
- The Eye of the World , Robert Jordan
- Dune , Frank Herbert