Paradise Lost short Questions

Describe the Satan’s behavior in the beginning of the epic? He is ready to go against the God.His determination is strong because of his comrades. Hee will never bow to God.

Briefly describe the setting of this poem?

The first two books are set in Hell.The Garden of Eden is, for the most part, the setting of the rest of the poem. Time Setting is before the beginning of time.

What is Paradise Lost main purpose? The main purpose is to justify the ways of God to men.

Illustrate the opening scene?
In the opening scene of the poem we have seen Satan and his comrades are chained.

Name the subject of Paradise Lost?

The lost paradise is the the central theme to explain, defend, and justify God's action in dealing with the temptation of Satan by Adam and Eve after they eat the forbidden fruit.

Name the main characters of this epic ?

Devils and Angels ,Satan, Adam, Eve,and God,are the main characters in this poem.
What is a free verse?

It is an open form of poetic language.in this there is no use of meter patterns,rhyme,.Examples of free verse can be found in Mathew Arnold, T.S. Eliot .
For digging of gold who leads the archangels?

Mammon leads the fallen angels.
What is the name of Satan's Capital ? Pandemonium,a temple ,it was used for planing to avenge God.

What is a protagonist?

A protagonist is the central character or leading figure in poetry, drama, novel or any other literary work. For example, Satan in Milton's "Paradise Lost"

What does the title of "Paradise Lost" refer to?

It refers to the Biblical story of the Fall of Man,the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan.

What are Milton’s inspiration for Paradise Lost?

He was inspired by the work of Homer and Virgil.

Who is close to Satan ?

Beelzebub is close to Satan and next in command.

Briefly describe an epic?

It is a lengthy narrative poem,it has serious subject matter ,elevated style,grand language.For example, Homer's "Iliad" is an epic.

What is a blank verse? It is a type of poetry .It has unrhymed lines and a definite meter.

For what does Milton invoke the Heavenly Muse?

Muses are nine goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences, Milton invokes his muse, whom he identifies as the Holy Spirit, to fill his mind with divine knowledge and guidance in his great work of singing about man's disobedience and the consequent loss of Paradise.

What are the reason Adam and Even were expelled from Heaven?

Satan, in the disguise of a serpent, convinced Eve to eat the Forbidden Fruit. She in turn convinced Adam to have a taste. As a result of Adam and Eve's sin of eating the Forbidden Fruit, they were expelled from Paradise.

Who is the person who convince Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?
Satan, in the disguise of a serpent, entered Paradise. Finding Eve alone, he flattered her beauty and godliness. Eve was amazed to see a creature of the Garden speak. Satan told her that he had gained the gift of speech by eating a particular fruit. Eve was seriously tempted and ate the Forbidden Fruit.

Can we blame Eve for the fall of Man?

It's hard to blame Eve alone for the fall. Both Eve and Adam were given free will. Eve ate first, but Adam also ate the Forbidden Fruit.

How long did it take Satan to fall from Heaven to Hell?

It took nine days for Satan to fall from Heaven to Hell.

Describe the Role of Beelzebub ? He is very fully faithful to his new leader and he encourage the Satan for revenge.

Why did Satan tempt Eve?

Satan tempt Eve because it is easy for him due to the frivolous nature of woman.

What is the aim of ‘Paradise Lost’?

The aim of “Paradise Lost” is “to justify the ways of God to men”.

How well does Milton ‘justify the ways of God to men’?

Milton try the Biblical story of Adam and Eve to justify the ways of God to men.

Who is the ‘heavenly muse’ in “Paradise Lost”?

Urania is the muse of history and the subject of “Paradise Lost” is also from historical so, ‘heavenly muse‘ in “Paradise Lost” is Urania and Calliope for Epic poetry.

For what sin was Satan cast out of Heaven? He was proud of his status,position and attitude and his heart became rebellious against God. As a punishment, God cast him out of heaven and sent him to earth for his sin.