Who is next in command to the archangel Satan?
Beelzebub is next in command to Satan.
What is Satan’s attitude in the beginning of the poem?
Satan is sure that, in spite of his present state in Hell, he will never bow to God.
In what way does Milton’s enumeration of his fallen angels resemble Homer’s Iliad?
The list of Milton’s fallen angels is an epic convention that resembles the catalogue of ships in Homer’s Iliad.
What is the setting of "Paradise Lost"?
The first two books are set in Hell. Heaven is the setting of Book III and VI. The Garden of Eden is, for the most part, the setting of the rest of the poem. Time Setting is before the beginning of time.
What is Milton’s main purpose or theme of his epic poem?
Milton intends to “justify the ways of God to men.”
What is the setting of the opening scene of the poem?
Satan and his angels are chained to the burning lake of fire in Hell.
What is the subject of Paradise Lost?
The subject of "Paradise Lost" is a lost paradise as the the central theme to explain, defend, and vindicate God's action in dealing with succumbing to the temptation of Satan by Adam and Eve after they eat the forbidden fruit.
Who are the main characters of "Paradise Lost"?
Satan, Adam, Eve, God, the Son, Devils (Beelzebub), and Angels (Michael) are the main characters of "Paradise Lost".
What is a free verse?
Free verse is an open form of poetry. It does not use consistent meter patterns, rhyme, or any other musical pattern. It thus tends to follow the rhythm of natural speech. Examples of free verse can be found in Mathew Arnold, T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound.
Who leads the fallen angels to dig for gold in Hell?
Mammon leads the fallen angels to dig for gold in Hell. He wants Hell to equal Heaven in riches.
What is the name of the temple that rose out of the ground in Hell?
The temple was called Pandemonium and served as Satan’s capitol in Hell.
What is a protagonist?
A protagonist is the central character or leading figure in poetry, drama, novel or any other literary work. For example, Satan in Milton's "Paradise Lost", Hamlet in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and Elizabeth Bennet in Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" are protagonists.
What does the title of "Paradise Lost" refer to?
The title of "Paradise Lost" refers to the Biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
According to Milton, what had many of the pagan gods been before the history of Man?
Milton states that the pagan deities had once been demons in Hell and, before their rebellion, angels in Heaven.
What are Milton’s basic sources for Paradise Lost?
Milton uses the epic poem, emulating Homer and Virgil. He alludes to the Bible and classical literature for his subject and characterization.
What is the plan of action for the fallen angels and their leaders at the end of Book I?
Satan is sure that, in spite of his present state in Hell, he will never bow to God.
Satan and his angels gather in his capitol, Pandemonium, to discuss what they will do to avenge God.
What is an epic?
An epic is a lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation narrated in elevated style. For example, Homer's "Iliad" is an epic.
What is a blank verse?
Blank verse is a category of poetry based on unrhymed lines and a definite meter, usually of iambic pentameter. Examples of blank verse can be found in Shakespeare, William Cullen Bryant, and Robert Frost.
For what does Milton invoke the Heavenly Muse?
Muses are nine goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences, Milton invokes his muse, whom he identifies as the Holy Spirit, to fill his mind with divine knowledge and guidance in his great work of singing about man's disobedience and the consequent loss of Paradise.
Why Adam and Even were expelled from Paradise?
Satan, in the disguise of a serpent, convinced Eve to eat the Forbidden Fruit. She in turn convinced Adam to have a taste. As a result of Adam and Eve's sin of eating the Forbidden Fruit, they were expelled from Paradise.
Why does Eve eat the forbidden fruit?
Satan, in the disguise of a serpent, entered Paradise. Finding Eve alone, he flattered her beauty and godliness. Eve was amazed to see a creature of the Garden speak. Satan told her that he had gained the gift of speech by eating a particular fruit. Eve was seriously tempted and ate the Forbidden Fruit.
Is Eve to blame for the fall?
It's hard to blame Eve alone for the fall. Both Eve and Adam were given free will. Eve ate first, but Adam also ate the Forbidden Fruit.
How long did it take Satan to fall from Heaven to Hell?
It took nine days for Satan to fall from Heaven to Hell.
What is the role of Beelzebub in “Paradise Lost”?
Beelzebub is fully faithful to Satan and he encourage the Satan for revenge.
Why did Satan tempt Eve?
Satan tempt Eve because it is easy for him due to the frivolous nature of woman.
What is the aim of ‘Paradise Lost’?
The aim of “Paradise Lost” is “to justify the ways of God to men”.
How well does Milton ‘justify the ways of God to men’?
Milton try the Biblical story of Adam and Eve to justify the ways of God to men.
Who is the ‘heavenly muse’ in “Paradise Lost”?
Urania is the muse of history and the subject of “Paradise Lost” is also from historical so, ‘heavenly muse‘ in “Paradise Lost” is Urania and Calliope for Epic poetry.
For what sin was Satan cast out of Heaven?
Satan became vain about his beauty and position, and his heart became rebellious against God. As a punishment, God cast him out of heaven and sent him to earth for his sin - the revolt against God.
How many days did it take for Satan to finally speak to Beelzebub?
After three days tossing on the lake, Satan finally speaks to Beelzebub.
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