The Rise and Fall of Satan
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SummaryIn Book 1 of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, Satan’s character is borderline glorified as a military hero, despite his juxtaposition to the lord and creator, his nemesis, God. Regardless of this, Satan’s essence is evil, sly, and dishonest. Banished from heaven as a result his army’s defeat from God’s forces, Satan and his army were cast to a lake that gives off “darkness instead of light.” This is symbolic of their dark, ominous nature. Even after witnessing the power of God and his army, Satan does not repent against his rebellion against God, and even plots to pervert God’s will to evil. Satan’s character is complex, intelligent, and persistent. Despite these admirable traits, his flawed character traits are what eventually bring him down.
Table of Contents- In Book 1 of John Milton's Paradise Lost, Satan's character is borderline glorified as a military hero, despite his juxtaposition to the lord and creator, his nemesis, God
- Milton portrays Satan as a subtle, intelligent, brave military leader. He draws readers into Satan's character by building him up with admirable traits and characteristics, despite his obvious dark nature
- Satan's direct juxtaposition to God is quite apparent. God still intends to turn Satan and his follower's evil into good, while Satan's mission remains oriented towards evil
- With that said, Satan's greatest character flaw is without question, his pride. His pride is the reason he believes he is right and God is wrong.
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