FREE IGNOU MEG-02 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2023-24
(b) Galatea never does quite like Pygmalion: relation to her is too godlike to be altogether agreeable.
(b) This excerpt alludes to the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea, where Pygmalion, a sculptor, falls in love with his own creation, Galatea, who is brought to life by the gods. The passage suggests that Galatea’s divinely bestowed existence creates an unbridgeable gap between her and Pygmalion, making their relationship uncomfortable for her. The phrase “relation to her is too godlike to be altogether agreeable” implies that the vast difference in their natures hinders true companionship. The context underscores the complexities of love and human longing, emphasizing the challenges of connecting with something or someone perceived as divine or unattainable. It also highlights the potential disconnect between the idealized and the tangible, exploring themes of desire and the limitations of human aspirations.
