ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Belial, in Hebrew, means “worthless.” Like the Latitudinarians, Belial rises and is seen as “more graceful and humane, ” in comparison to Moloch who is advocating rash war, “A fairer person lost not Heav’n; he seemed / For dignity composed and high exploit: / But all was false and hollow” (ii. 109-112).

Detailed explanation-2: -Belial, fictional character, a fallen angel in John Milton’s Paradise Lost (in 10 books, 1667; in 12 books, 1674) who tries to persuade the others to be more discreet so that their unacceptable behaviour is less conspicuous.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adam is a strong, intelligent, and rational character possessed of a remarkable relationship with God. In fact, before the fall, he is as perfect as a human being can be. He has an enormous capacity for reason, and can understand the most sophisticated ideas instantly.

Detailed explanation-4: -This thesis contends that Beelzebub is the erotic and political consort of Satan in John Milton’s 1667 poem, Paradise Lost. Chapter one first examines Milton’s relative contemporary, Christopher Marlowe, and his play The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus.

Detailed explanation-5: -God, in Paradise Lost, is less a developed character than a personification of abstract ideas. He is unknowable to humankind and to some extent lacks emotion and depth. He has no weaknesses, embodies pure reason, and is always just.