# CLIX explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

A brief warning about the dangers of exchanging identities, noting that one must be cautious because the person chosen may be willing.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Self-Deception

The chapter warns about the risks of identity exchange, highlighting the potential for deception when assuming another's identity.

## Key lines

> When exchange of identities is possible, be careful; you may choose a person who is willing.

If you can swap identities with someone, be cautious because the person you pick might actually consent to the swap.

_The chapter's sole statement, emphasizing the ironic danger of willing participants in identity exchange._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/chapters/clix
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/chapters