ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

THE POETRY OF JOHN MILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A number of the British Romantic poets argue what character to be the protagonist (or “hero”) of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost”?
A
Eve
B
Adam
C
God
D
Satan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jesus Christ as The Modern Hero in John Milton’s Paradise Lost. The story of mankind’s fall from Eden as written by John Milton in his epic poem Paradise Lost portrays a classically heroic Satan and a modern hero in God’s Son, Jesus Christ.

Detailed explanation-2: -To begin with, Satan is the protagonist of “Paradise Lost, ” because, without him, the Fall of Man would not have begun. He is the main reason why the events presented in the story take place, as well as why the modern world is so imperfect.

Detailed explanation-3: -Satan is the protagonist or hero of the story because he struggles to overcome his doubts and weakness and accomplished his goal of corrupting humankind. Satan’s character has been treated with great sympathy and great dramatic power. He has strong determination.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some readers consider Satan to be the hero, or protagonist, of the story, because he struggles to overcome his own doubts and weaknesses and accomplishes his goal of corrupting humankind.

Detailed explanation-5: -of the Devil in the poem, Satan is not the hero of Paradise Lost. harsh. Even more appealing than Satan’s despair is his commanding demeanor and presence.

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