Socrates has a very complicated way of supporting Dan, which is why Socrates does not have the same impact on Dan as Joyce. Joyce provides Dan with support that no one else can, which is why her presence is necessary for him to fulfill his personal legend. For example, when Joy tells Dan that they can't see each other anymore, he feels like a piece of his life has fallen and broken. This shows how important Joyce's presence is to Dan's life and happiness. She brings an element that Socrates, nor anyone else, can bring to Dan. Also, the reason why Joyce's presence is so essential is because she always gives advice to Dan in order to help him achieve his Personal Legend. for example, after the accident, when Dan is feeling depressed because he fears he will no longer be able to do gymnastics, Joyce comes to visit him to cheer him up by telling him that every obstacle has a purpose. She provides whatever support she can to help Dan achieve his personal legend. This is why his presence is so important. Additionally, when Dan leaves his hometown to explore and apply what he learned from Socrates to real life, he feels