Good And Evil In John Milton's Paradis Lost

John Milton’s Paradis Lost is an extravagant poem enlisting the elegance of man’s first act of disobedience towards God. Thus, referencing upon the consequences that result from it. Though Milton’s predicament is seemingly hopeless, he manages to endure. Posing as a puissant figure, standing amongst God’s army of fellow angels, “As when though stood 'st in Heav’n uprights and pure; That glory then, when thou no more waft good” (Milton), Satan has pronounced himself as a more evolved threat of God’s army. In which, Satan withstands the subtle title of an embellishing evil as well as the opening of danger given the opportunity. Throughout Paradise Lost, Satan is living his time of existence through sins and lies, leaving evil in every path he takes. Since this is Milton’s portrayal of the fall of man, once can assume assume that much is a fictional account; however, much of Milton’s poem comes from the book of Genesis. Scripture references the Book of Genesis, in which Eve is tempted by Satan; who appears so deceivingly in serpentine form. By eating the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge, she indulges herself within the fallacious fate of the devils corruptive nature. Milton’s intrinsic writing style blatantly reveals irony within the first sentence. Referencing upon the

While I pose to compliment and discover the motivational values that are posed behind Satan’s lies, it ultimately would like to educate the reader about the divine purpose. Being when, why, and who Satan lies to an about; examining a closer meaning between the lines of the text, a fine line that has yet to be crossed. Perhaps this could potentially guide the reader through a new discovery about the relationships and inner bonds Satan potentially has with the other characters listed in the text, as well as those we know cease existence. Perhaps it may lead us to unravel a little something about Milton’s portrayal of Satan. The truth has yet to be