- We're still reading the book over Harry's shoulder, and now it's getting political. It explains that the Steppenwolf stands outside of the bourgeoisie, or middle class.
- Basically, the book says that the bourgeois is a weak figure that is easily ruled by governments, but that somehow still does pretty well in the world. They get their power, it turns out, from the Steppenwolves, the wild outsiders who still can't escape the bourgeoisie because even though they're loners they still respect the law and want to be good.
- The book explains how the Steppenwolves are a pretty self-destructive bunch, and that only humor can cure them. So, in case you're a Steppenwolf, did we tell you the one about the dog who walked into a bar and said, "I'm looking for the man who shot my paw?" Hardy har har.
- The book says that Harry might be able to find humor and save himself if he makes it to one of the magic theaters… whatever that means. It also says that the Steppenwolf knows this, and that he knows there is a mirror that will let him really know himself. Pretty mysterious!