Therefore, his perception of women in Paradise Lost is biased due to his experiences. ... In the Bible and Paradise Lost, Eve is unattractive from the start. ... In Paradise Lost, the character Eve is very different than Eve in the Bible. ... In Paradise Lost, the author's depiction of women is clear. ... The author wrote the epic poem with passion using his personal experiences to reflect the characters in Paradise Lost....

• Word Count: 1176
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Milton's Paradise Lost Milton's Paradise Lost has been praised since its edition as being the greatest English epic of all time, most stunningly in its author's realistic depiction of the fabled parents of humanity, Adam and Eve. ... For example, when Satan first sees the human couple, he is overtaken by Eve's "beauty and submissive charms- (IV, 498). Milton even goes so far to stress her beauty and charms as to have her stun Satan himself with it. Actually, as Satan is on his mission to seduce Eve into eating the apple, her beauty overtakes him. ... The two gre...

• Word Count: 4036
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In Paradise Lost by John Milton, the author brings about the idea of sin and repentance. ... All three of these characters seem to shun God, but like other sinners, they are punished and given the option to repent and seek forgiveness. While Adam and Eve chose to repent, Satan chose to remain prideful and refused to repent. ... Although Satan was a sinner, he only sought power and desired no mercy from God. ... Evil desires took hold of Satan and did with him as they chose, and Satan allowed it. ...

• Word Count: 1358
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Introducing students to a variety of ideas and viewpoints in school encourages them to think critically, creatively, and humanely. The copious range of subjects taught in school assist in enforcing all of these attributes in students; however one subject in particular highlights the focus on creati...

• Word Count: 2168
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School