For some reason this reminded me of the scene in Forrest Gump where Lt. Dan has had his legs blown off and is ready to die before Gump saves him. We find out that Lt. Dan’s “destiny” is to die on the battlefield as so many of his ancestors had. Then they show Lt. Dan’s ancestors getting shot and falling dead in war after war.
For what it’s worth, you’ve made the most interesting post on this thread thus far. Good for you.