FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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God
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Satan
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Adam
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Eve
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Detailed explanation-1: -Satan, formerly called Lucifer, is the first major character introduced in the poem. He is a tragic figure who famously declares: “Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven” (1.263). Following his vain rebellion against God he is cast out from Heaven and condemned to Hell.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main characters in Paradise Lost are Satan, Adam, and Eve.
Detailed explanation-3: -At the start of Book II, Satan sits on his throne like a Middle Eastern potentate and addresses the assembled devils as to the course of action they should follow. Four of the devils speak-Moloch, Belial, Mammon, and Beelzebub-with Beelzebub being Satan’s mouthpiece.
Detailed explanation-4: -Book 2 opens with Satan sitting on his throne; he addresses his legions, saying that he still hopes to regain Heaven. He says that now they must debate about the most effective way to fight God; he asks whether all out war or something more subtle is better. Moloch speaks first; he’s in favor of open war with God.