Milton's Works Flashcard

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Who is the 'infernal Serpent' that deceives Eve in 'Paradise Lost'?

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Satan

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What is Satan's plan for Adam and Eve in 'Paradise Lost'?

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To deceive them.

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What punishment do the rebel angels receive in 'Paradise Lost'?

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Adamantine Chains and penal Fire.

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Who is described as the 'Goddes, sage and holy' in 'Il Penseroso'?

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Melancholy.

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What does Satan envy about Adam and Eve in 'Paradise Lost'?

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Their knowledge.

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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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What literary device is predominantly used in 'Paradise Lost'?

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Epic poetry.

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

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It is central to the characters' choices and the resulting consequences.

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How does Milton portray the character of Satan in 'Paradise Lost'?

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As a complex figure who embodies both evil and tragic heroism.

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What is the significance of the Garden of Eden in 'Paradise Lost'?

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It represents innocence and the ideal state of humanity before the fall.