The myth the death of balder conveys the theme that e cannot control our fate

There are many reasons that Loki hated Balder. For instance, Balder was the"favorite of everyone among the gods" (Rosenberg 468); that alone will drive someone who craves to be noticed mad with jealousy. Also, Balder was described as the best of the gods (something you can only assume made Loki feel less superior).