How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
The flowers and lights fused ecstatically in Wilhelm's blind, we eyes; the heavy sea-like music came up to his ears. It poured into him where he had hidden himself in the center of a crowd by the great and happy oblivion of tears. He heard it and sank deeper than sorrow, through torn sobs and cries toward the consummation of his heart's ultimate need. (7.107)
What is Wilhelm's ultimate need? Is it to feel part of a "larger body" of humankind, or is to be freed from his obligations and responsibilities by disappearing, hiding himself "in the center of a crowd"?