1. Milton, Paradise Lost and Forgiveness
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