ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

PARADISE LOST JOHN MILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is “till wand’ring o’er the earth”?
A
Satan’s associates
B
Satan
C
Adam
D
Eve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The God in Paradise Lost gives free will to the beings he creates. This is shown in Book III when God explains to Jesus that he has foreseen the fall of man. freely. because it was mandated by him, he would have no proof that they truly loved him.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summary and Analysis Book I. Book I of Paradise Lost begins with a prologue in which Milton performs the traditional epic task of invoking the Muse and stating his purpose. He invokes the classical Muse, Urania, but also refers to her as the “Heav’nly Muse, ” implying the Christian nature of this work.

Detailed explanation-3: -The relationship between Adam and Eve, though unequal, remains perfectly happy, because they both in the end live in praise of God. Eve accepts her role as Adam does his own, and God loves both equally. Read important quotes about gender in Paradise Lost.

Detailed explanation-4: -“I formd them free, and free they must remain.” “Freely they stood who stood, and fell who fell.” “Did I request thee, Maker, from my Clay To mould me Man, did I sollicite thee From darkness to promote me.” “A mind not to be chang’d by Place or Time.”

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