Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-27907368-20160506131212/@comment-27907368-20160519194041

You're running on the assumption that the red SOUL is "Determination," while there is no canonical evidence for this in game, either. All of my posts are, of course, my opinion or theory based on canon; they have my username attached to them, and at no point claim to be absolute truth.

I will clarify the absolute canon that I have used to make my theories:


 * "Determination" is written in yellow in the True Lab, and that other things related to "Determination" are yellow. (Flowey, Save points, the human)
 * The Ball Game text does not indicate that the red trait ("Ball Game") is an amalgamation of the other six, it indicates that it is an end achieved by the other six.
 * "Determination" is extracted from all prior human SOULs.
 * We never see the other human SOULs shatter; this trait appears unique to the one we control.
 * There are many instances of "fate" in the game.
 * True Lab: "The resolve to change fate..."
 * Toriel, Lost Soul: "Your fate is up to you, now!"
 * Asriel, Flowerbed: "Why would you climb a mountain like that? Was it foolishness? Was it fate?"
 * Flowey, End of Ruins (if Toriel killed): "I hope you like your choice. After all, it's not like you can go back and change fate."
 * Toriel, before Ruins exit: "Every human that falls down here meets the same fate."
 * Sans, Final Corridor: "Your actions here will determine the fate of the entire world."
 * Clam Girl: "Not knowing where I live is no issue. Fate finds a way.''"

And, one last quote from Clam Girl - I think this might hold a bit of weight:
 * "I wanted to tell you about my neighbor's daughter. But you walked up to me before I could tell you. Fate has decided that I should not tell you."

If you'd like me to add canon to any more statements I have made, let me know.