Snow Falling on Cedars Fate and Free Will Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

The heart of any other, because it had a will, would remain forever mysterious. (32.81)

Reflecting at the end of the novel, Ishmael asserts that the only thing that isn't accidental in this world is the will of the human heart. It's interesting to consider how that will is supposed to work for and against all the accidents that life involves. What do you think the novel is suggesting?