John Milton Research Paper

John Milton’s Paradise In the seventeenth century, John Milton made his first poetic appearance, influencing and writing in the eighteenth century restoration literary period. Little did those around him know, he would be a prodigious hit in the world of poetry. Milton is regarded as one of the most prominent writers in the English language … Read more

Satan: The True Hero of Paradise Lost

The argument over who is the true protagonist of Paradise Lost, has been brewing for centuries. One would gather that Milton, a Puritan, would have no problem casting God as the hero, and Satan as the antagonist. But looking back in history, Milton saw that most epic heroes had conflicts that prevented them from accomplishing … Read more

Paradise Lost: The Debate in Hell books 1-2

The debate starts with Satan speaking and flattering the Devils and saying Powers and dominions. He talks about how someone will have to take charge and lead the group to victory, and to do this they will need someone who can take pain, stress and strife. He addresses the idea of getting back into Heaven, … Read more

A Crime of Fate

In Paradise Lost, Adam and Eve commit the first sin, and from this point on, all other sins are mere copies of this. Alexander Pope uses this to his benefit when he depicts the crime in The Rape of the Lock. By alluding to Milton’s work, Pope is able to comically refer to the cutting … Read more