# Endnotes explained — The Castle

> Chapter companion for The Castle by Franz Kafka.

## 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 lines

> 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._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_castle_2_se/chapters/endnotes
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_castle_2_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_castle_2_se/chapters