# The Portent explained — The Portent

> Chapter companion for The Portent by George MacDonald.

## What happens

The narrator introduces the story of Duncan Campbell and Lady Alice, framed as a tale of the Highlanders' 'second sight.' The chapter sets the stage for a narrative involving supernatural visions, love, and destiny.

## Themes in this chapter

### Second Sight and the Supernatural

The chapter explicitly introduces the theme of second sight as a central element of the narrative.

### Fate and Destiny

The supernatural visions imply a predetermined fate for the characters.

## Character check-ins

### The Narrator

Introduces the story and frames the narrative as a personal recollection.

### Duncan Campbell

Central figure of the tale, whose experiences with second sight are the focus.

### Lady Alice

The object of Duncan's love and a key figure in the supernatural events.

## Key lines

> The Portent A Story of the Inner Vision of the Highlanders, Commonly Called “The Second Sight”

This is a tale about the Highlanders' supernatural ability known as second sight.

_Sets the supernatural and cultural context for the story._

## Links

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