Paradise Lost
Hell
Where is Dante at the beginning of book 1
Dark forest
Who is the main character on Paradise Lost book 1?
Satan
What does Satan want from God? (Paradise Lost)
Revenge
Who wrote Paradise Lost?
John Milton
Who wrote The Divine Comedy
Dante Alighieri
Who is Satan closest companion? (Paradise lost book)
Beelzebub
What do both works explore?
Sin and its consequences
What is Satan biggest weakness?
Who helps Dante through his journey?
Virgil
Who guides Dante through his journey? (The Divine Comedy)
Virgil
What type of themes do both works have?
Religious Theme
What does Satan talk about with Beelzebub?
To continue the rebellion against God
What animals block Dante path?
Who are the Fallen Angels?
Angels who rebelled against God
How is Satan situation different from Dante?
Satan is rebelling against God, while Dante is seeking guidance
What famous line shows Satan pride
“Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav’n.”
What does the dark forest represent
Dante confusion and lost from the right path
What does Virgil represents to Dante?
Reason and Guidance
What is the biggest difference between the books?
Paradise Lost book 1 focuses on Satan rebellion against God while The Divine Comedy book 1 (Inferno) focuses on Dante spiritual journey