Socrates has a very complicated way of supporting Dan, this is why Socrates doesn't 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 realize 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 shattered. 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. Furthermore, the reason why Joyce's presence is so essential is that she gives always advice to Dan to help him realize his personal legend. for example, after the incident where Dan feels down because he fears he won't be able to do gymnastics anymore, Joyce visits him to lift his spirits by telling him that every obstacle has a purpose. He gives all the support he can to help Dan realize his personal legend. This is why its presence is so important. Plus, when Dan leaves his hometown to explore and apply what he learned from Socrates to real life, it resonates