Paradise Lost
by
John Milton
(Book 1 Summary)
In
the first part of John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost," the story
sets the scene for a grand tale about human disobedience and its consequences.
It introduces Satan, a once glorious angel who has been kicked out of Heaven
into a fiery lake along with other rebels. Full of anger and a desire for
revenge, Satan gathers his forces and hatches a plan to corrupt God's newest
creation, humans.
In a
meeting of demons, Satan suggests tempting the first human couple, Adam and
Eve, to break God's command about not eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good
and Evil. Satan thinks that by making humanity fall from grace, he can
challenge God's authority and establish his own power.
Excited
by Satan's idea, the fallen angels get ready for their journey to Earth. They
transform into a powerful army of warriors as they emerge from the fiery lake.
Leading the charge in the form of a serpent, Satan is determined to get his
revenge and bring darkness to humanity.
Milton's
portrayal of Satan in this part of the poem is intricate and fascinating. Satan
is more than just a villain; he's a fallen hero, once a magnificent angel who
now opposes God. Driven by pride and ambition, he seeks revenge, even if it
means sacrificing his own salvation.
"Paradise
Lost" unfolds the epic story from Satan's perspective, giving readers
insight into the motives and plots of the fallen angel. This first part
establishes the main conflict of the poem – the battle between good and evil,
obedience and rebellion, God and Satan.
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