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God Complies explained
God, weary of constant prayer and supplication from preachers, reluctantly grants their request but warns of a lingering grievance.
What happens
God, weary of constant prayer and supplication from preachers, reluctantly grants their request but warns of a lingering grievance.
Themes in this chapter
Hypocrisy and Corruption
The preachers' persistent supplication is portrayed as tiresome and self-serving, hinting at religious hypocrisy.
Characters to notice
- The Master
Implied as God, who responds to the preachers' prayers.
Key passages
“By prayer see Megapomp restored, Shouts Martext, pious creature. Yes, God by supplication bored From every droning preacher, Exclaimed: 'So be it, tiresome crew; But I’ve a crow to pick with you.'”
A pious figure named Martext calls for Megapomp's restoration through prayer. God, annoyed by the constant droning of preachers, reluctantly agrees but warns he has a grievance with them.
Summarizes the chapter's core action and divine frustration.