In John Milton's Paradise Lost, the epic poet explores the source of "Man's First disobedience.... During the time period in which Paradise Lost was written, Calvinism was growing as a major branch of Christianity. ... Who can Satan blame? ... In Book I of Paradise Lost, Satan plays an interesting role that does not exist in Genesis so as to inquire further on the source of Man's first disobedience. ... Satan speaks to his Angels and brings up a point that can be directly linked to Adam and Eve: he says, "All is not lost; the unconquerable Will...never to submit or yi...

• Word Count: 1339
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In Paradise Lost by John Milton, the author brings about the idea of sin and repentance. ... 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. ... While Adam and Eve both took advantage of the forgiveness God offered them, Satan did not. ...

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