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XX explained

The chapter opens with a poetic invocation to Joy, suggesting a release or letting go of happiness to find its own course.

What happens

The chapter opens with a poetic invocation to Joy, suggesting a release or letting go of happiness to find its own course.

Key passages

  • Let Joy go solace-winged To flutter whom she may concern

    Allow joy to fly away on wings of comfort, touching whoever it may affect.

    The opening lines personify Joy as a winged entity, suggesting a theme of release or detachment.