... to live life virtuously. Likewise, the poems "The Pulley" and "Easter Wings" are a praising of God and therefor teach the moral value of edifying God. "Paradise Lost" is a story that teaches the outcome if one betrays God. When Eve was deceived by the devil and ate of the fruit she was banished from the Garden ... passage on his journey to Jerusalem. Although he is tempted he does not give in to evil and defeats Apollyon to return on his journey. "Paradise Lost" also exhibits this theme. Eve is confronted with a decision to obey God or to satisfy her curiosity. She is persuaded by the de...

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