"Det svarta tärningen"

"Det svarta tärningen" (The Black Die) is a short story by Swedish author Elin Wägners, which explores themes of moral choices and societal expectations through the metaphor of a black die used in a game. The black die symbolizes unpredictability and the moral dilemmas individuals face, emphasizing how choices can be influenced by chance, personal values, or external pressures. The narrative invites reflection on the nature of fairness, luck, and responsibility in decision-making, illustrating that the outcomes of our actions are often shaped by a combination of chance and internal conviction.