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Book IV explained
This chapter explores themes of justice and patience in the face of injustice, as illustrated by the epigraph from Schiller's Don Carlos.
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This chapter explores themes of justice and patience in the face of injustice, as illustrated by the epigraph from Schiller's Don Carlos.
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Vengeance and Justice
The epigraph reflects a patient waiting for justice, contrasting with active vengeance.