FREE IGNOU MEG-02 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2023-24

(c) What boots it then to think of God or heaven ? Away with such fancies and despair; Despairin God, and trust in Beelzebub … Abjure this magic, turn to God again.

(c) This passage presents a conflict between religious devotion and temptation, drawing on the imagery of God and Beelzebub (a devilish figure). The speaker questions the value of contemplating God and heaven, suggesting that such thoughts are futile in the face of despair. The plea to “Abjure this magic, turn to God again” reflects a struggle to resist the allure of darker forces and reaffirm faith in God. The context likely belongs to a narrative dealing with moral dilemmas and spiritual battles, possibly exploring the inner conflicts of a character torn between virtuous beliefs and sinful inclinations. The passage touches on themes of doubt, temptation, and the internal struggle between good and evil, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the eternal struggle for salvation.