Muses
Generally: What is a muse?
a muse refers to a source of inspiration or creative influence.
Who are the two main characters engaged in dialogue throughout the passage?
Adam and Eve
Who is depicted as the leader of the fallen angels?
Satan
Who is the epic poem's main protagonist?
Who is the muse in Book 10
Urania
What made Adam and Eve think about killing themselves to fix their problem?
They realized the consequences of disobeying God.
What causes the fall of mankind
The fall of mankind in "Paradise Lost" happens because Adam and Eve disobey God by eating fruit from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge after being tempted by Satan.
What is iambic pentameter?
Iambic pentameter is a rhythmic pattern in poetry. Each iambic foot is made up of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable
In terms of epic poetry: What is a muse
In terms of epic poetry; a muse is a divinine or mythical entity that is called upon in the beginning of the poem to provide inspiration, guidance, and support to the poet
What does Adam mean when he talks about forgiving Eve's weaknesses and admitting his own mistakes?
Adam understands that both he and Eve are responsible for their actions and need forgiveness.
How does John Milton describe God in "Paradise Lost" based on the first couple of books?
In "Paradise Lost," John Milton portrays God as all-powerful, all-knowing, and fair. God's actions reflect divine wisdom and justice, especially in response to Satan's rebellion and humanity's fall.
Who is the first to express a desire to seek death as a solution to their troubles?
Eve
What is the name of the muse of comedy
Thalia
Why does Adam talk about their future children in the passage?
Adam brings up their future children to highlight how their actions will affect generations to come, showing the ongoing impact of their choices.
What is the name of the capital of Hell in Paradise lost?
Pandemonium
In Book 3 of "Paradise Lost," what argument does Satan use to persuade the fallen angels to continue their rebellion against God?
In Book 3, Satan uses the argument that it is better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven to persuade the fallen angels to continue their rebellion against God in "Paradise Lost."