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Endnotes explained
The chapter consists solely of an endnote referencing the line 'Whoever keeps on striving, him we may save,' which echoes themes of perseverance and potential salvation.
What happens
The chapter consists solely of an endnote referencing the line 'Whoever keeps on striving, him we may save,' which echoes themes of perseverance and potential salvation.
Themes in this chapter
Divine Grace and Salvation
The endnote directly quotes a line about being saved, invoking the theme of salvation through striving.
The Unattainable Goal
The emphasis on 'keeps on striving' suggests a continuous pursuit of an elusive goal, central to this theme.
Key passages
“Whoever keeps on striving, him we may save.”
Those who persist in their efforts can be saved.
This line encapsulates the novel's exploration of effort and redemption.