Milton's Works Flashcard

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What does Milton wish to hear from the nightingale in 'Il Penseroso'?

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A mournful song.

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Who is the 'one greater Man' that will restore mankind in 'Paradise Lost'?

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Christ.

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Who is Euphrosyne's mother according to Milton in 'L'Allegro'?

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Aurora.

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What does Satan plan to do with the Tree of Knowledge in 'Paradise Lost'?

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Tempt Adam and Eve to eat from it.

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How is the Garden of Eden described in 'Paradise Lost'?

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A lush paradise.

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What is the primary theme of 'Paradise Lost'?

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The fall of man and the consequences of disobedience.

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In 'Il Penseroso', what mood does Milton convey through the imagery of the nightingale?

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A reflective and melancholic mood.

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What literary device is prominently used in Milton's works, such as 'Paradise Lost'?

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Epic simile.

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What role does free will play in 'Paradise Lost'?

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It is central to the theme of temptation and the fall of man.

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What is the significance of the character of Satan in 'Paradise Lost'?

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He represents rebellion against divine authority and the complexities of evil.