The Measure of A Man John Milton's "Paradise Lost" is an attempt to justify the ways of God concerning Creation and the fall of man. ... God gives Adam purpose by proclaiming, "This paradise I give thee, count it thine / To till and keep, and of the fruit to eat" (8.319-320). ... He accepts his charge completely and Eden thus exists as his Paradise. ... Although the epic poem "Paradise Lost" contains a great deal of tragedy, the true tragedy of Adam's fall is often overlooked. ... It is a vicious cycle that leaves destruction in its wake and Paradise lost...

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• Grade Level: High School

However, Victor's ego conquer his humanity in his search for god-like powers. ... Frankenstein is obsessed with holding god-like powers, "I ceased to fear or to bend before any being less almighty than that which had created and ruled the elements" (78). ... Many contrasts can be made between Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Milton's Paradise Lost. Victor's character is paralleled directly with Satan's; both succumb to selfishness when they fall. ... The creature is a portrayal of Eve's role in Paradise Lost. ...

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However, Victor's ego in his search for god-like capabilities overpowers his humanity. ... Soon, his greed for god-like power overcomes him and he becomes consumed with the idea of creating life. ... Many contrasts can be made between Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Milton's Paradise Lost. Victor's character is paralleled directly with Satan's; both succumb to selfishness when they fall. ... The creature is a portrayal of Eve's role in Paradise Lost. ...

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Book three portrays Gloria and Anthony who have totally lost their youth, their dreams, and every last ounce of love they had for each other. ... The characters hurry back to life as usual with all its money and booze. The characters in this novel never reach tragic proportions; instead they are simply pathetic. ... He is not the last character who will loose all and end up either dead or wanting to be. ... Racism is introduced in this novel with the character of Joseph Bloeckman. ...

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• Grade Level: High School