The Consolation of Philosophy, Part II summary
Part II of 82 · Book 1: The Sorrows of Boethius · 1 min to read the part
In II, the woman questions the silent narrator, reminds him of her care and protection, and identifies his condition as a temporary loss of self-awareness. She begins treatment by drying his eyes with her robe, making recognition of her the first step toward remembering himself.
What happens
- The woman declares that the moment calls for treatment rather than grief.
- She reminds the narrator that she nourishes his growth and provides protection that he discards.
- When he cannot answer, she touches his chest and identifies lethargy as his illness.
- She explains that recognizing her can help him remember himself, then wipes his tearful eyes with her robe.
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What does the woman say must happen first for the narrator to remember himself?
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