However, Milton's theme in 'Paradise Lost' transcends the limits of a particular race or nationality. ... Milton was well aware of this fact and 'Paradise Lost" is a specimen of its grandeur and sublimity. ... 'Paradise Lost' is also not without a moral. ... In the end, we can say that Milton's 'Paradise Lost' is a great epic even surpassing the epics of Virgil and Homer in the conception and execution of the theme. ... Undoubtedly, Milton was a great epic poet and 'Paradise Lost' is an outspoken proof of it. ...

• Word Count: 1662
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Through the examination of the central characters in The Iliad, The Faerie Queene, and Paradise Lost, one can come to comprehend this transition throughout the epic tradition. ... In John Milton's Paradise Lost, Milton uses the anti-hero, Satan, as a tool to expose the flaws within England's political system at the time. ... Satan is a traditional hero as his qualities reflect the attributes valued in his society; however, Milton also suggests that these modern heroes should be questioned. ... Milton ridicules dishonest politicians (Tchokoté) through his mock trial. ... This p...

• Word Count: 1343
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The book "Paradise Lost" is quite confusing to read, not only the language, (which I need a dictionary to understand), but also the ideas. I think Milton himself was quite unsure where he really was going with that. ... Now we can have expulsion from Paradise, the Exodus, Roman rule and finally coming and crucifixion of Christ. ... They were thrown out of the Paradise and they went, went without a word of protest. ... So what does Milton do in his poem? ...

• Word Count: 1754
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School