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The concept of joy in the poem is very clear. Though its not said directly in the poem, it can be assumed that “joy” in the poem is associated with “happiness” or “pleasure.” This is supported by the fact that it ends with the word “joy” and indicates that joy is indeed a major contributor to happiness.
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