Paradise Alliteration Theme

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The theme of sin prevalent through diction and some alliteration. For example, Satan banished from heaven because of his sin; therefore, gave his condolences for the place he knew as he stated here,”Farewell happy fields, where joy forever dwells!” Diction like “happy fields” to the “horrors of hell" show that Satan has remorse for the land he lived in, but he valued his sin more than some cherished land. As a result of his sin, Satan bids farewell to the paradise he once lived in as if some notion of exile from one 's home were intimately bound up with the thought of sin. Also note the use of alliteration with the “h” and “f” sounds throughout the line to paint the bleakness of Satan’s sin. Milton showed us that Satan had a rational behavior compared to what we might 've thought Satan fueled of rage. In other words, he gave in quite rationally because he thought what he did was right.

The theme of sin came to an introduction with an embodiment of it later on in the poem with the help of allusion. In this case, while Satan was still in heaven, he began his rebellion, and the embodiment of Sin birthed from Satan, as stated …show more content…

Adam reminds the reader that Eve is still free from blame and sin. “Daughter of God and Man, immortal Eve, For such thou art, From sin and entire.” Just because Eve goes into the Garden of Eden alone does not entirely mean that Eve is a sinner. Diction such as “Daughter of God and Man” shows Eve is a special being of God which in turn shows that Eve might justify that her actions are to be alright to God, which may be one of the reasons she eats the forbidden fruit (Eve ’s sin). Then with diction like, “from sin and blame entirely” comforts Adam into thinking Eve couldn’t possibly sin and sending them to eternal damnation. This passage also conveys the idea of innocence and purity. Adam compliments Eve of being free from sin, Adam used diction to create a different tone of