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Endnotes explained

The endnotes provide a brief remark from Dr.

What happens

The endnotes provide a brief remark from Dr. Phillips regarding a head he has seen, which he describes as a vivid presentment of intense evil.

Themes in this chapter

  • Corruption and Evil

    Dr. Phillips's description of the head as a vivid presentment of intense evil underscores the theme of corruption and evil.

Characters to notice

  • Dr. Phillips

    Dr. Phillips reports having seen a head that conveys a vivid sense of intense evil.

Key passages

  • Dr. Phillips tells me that he has seen the head in question, and assures me that he has never received such a vivid presentment of intense evil.

    Dr. Phillips confirms he has seen the head and states it is the most intense representation of evil he has ever encountered.

    This paraphrase captures Dr. Phillips's testimony about the head's malevolent quality.