Trope
The chosen one
A convention in which a single character is singled out by prophecy, birth, or destiny to fulfill a great task.
The chosen one in fiction: 5 works
Paul Atreides is the prophesied Kwisatz Haderach around whom messianic expectation gathers.
Luke is marked by lineage and the Force as the one destined to matter.
Ender is groomed as the singular commander humanity's survival depends on.
Neo is prophesied as 'the One' destined to free humanity.
Paul is positioned as the prophesied figure the Fremen await.