Ithurel And Zephon Character Analysis

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When Satan is caught by Ithurel and Zephon, he is whispering evil thoughts to Eve. “him there they found/Squat like a toad, close at ear of Eve/Assaying by his devilish art to reach/The organs of her fancy” (4.799-803). This is Satan’s first attempt to lure Eve to eat the ‘‘Forbidden Fruit’’ but here it becomes in vain because he is caught by the angels.
Satan is heroic character. Even if he’s caught, he’s not afraid about the consequences. “Best with the best, the sender not the sent/Or all at once; more glory will be won/Or less will be lost” (4.852-854). This shows Satan’s pride. It’s obvious that he’s not a coward. When Zephon; a guard angel questions him, Satan says that he wants to meet the chief; Gabriel. Even if Satan is banished