ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

PARADISE LOST JOHN MILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the angels is considered a hero for arguing against Satan?
A
Abdiel
B
Uriel
C
Michael
D
Raphael
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Abdiel. An angel who at first considers joining Satan in rebellion but argues against Satan and the rebel angels and returns to God. His character demonstrates the power of repentance.

Detailed explanation-2: -ADAM AS THE HERO: In fact, Adam is the central figure of Paradise Lost. It is he who plays the pivotal role in this epic. He represents the human race. The whole story revolves round his character.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fallen angels that will be discussed in the following passages are Satan, Beelzebub, Moloch, Chemos, Baal, Astarte, Thammuz, Dagon, Rimmon, Osiris, Isis and Belial. Satan is known in every culture; he is even worshiped by people through his followers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The logic of Satan says that if God had not created him so high above other angels, he would not have had the same ambition. “O had his pow’rful destiny ordained/ Me some inferior angel!” (IV 58-59). Satan ignores his close run with repentance and once again says that it is natural to become better.

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