The story of Paradise Lost by John Milton details...

The story of Paradise Lost by John Milton details disobedience and the fall of mankind from God’s grace. God preordained all that was and all that will be following his creation. The poems major themes are the obedience to God, the nature of the universe and ultimately the fall of mankind. These themes will be further explained thru Milton’s explanation of light and darkness. Milton’s conversations between Satan, Beelzebub, Adam and Eve illustrate the difference between their conflicting views on good and evil. Milton displays his hubris for stating he attempts something that has never been done before in writing this poem he requests the help of his muse. Themes are essential and frequently universal ideas explored in a literary work.†¦show more content†¦God ejecting him with all his strength and grace but to forever exist in the fiery pit of despair and death. Satan is angered at God because he created the earth for man. He would have enjoyed living on earth as man did if given the choice. This explains Satan’s jealousy toward Adam who was given everything willingly. His plan begins to unfold as he will prey upon mankind’s weakness fueling his vendetta against God. Satan does not want to be miserable, after over throwing God he wants other to suffer. In book nine he vows to destroy in one day what it took God six days and nights to create thus decreasing his number of followers. Thirdly the fall of man from grace concludes Milton’s poem. A preordained existence brings on a new interpretation of the story, God knew all that was and all that would be. In book one of Paradise Lost, Satan and Beelzebub plot to over through God thus destroying his greatest creation. The power of temptation is seen when Satan takes the form of the serpent both cunning and deceitful. He wanted â€Å"glory above his peers,† a seat of glory equal to that of God’s (1.39). 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