1. Paradise Lost Book IX Explication
His corruption of man will also give him glory among the infernal powers is what Satan says in lines 135-136. This also affirms the previous argument that Satan finds pride in his destruction by referring to it as something that will grant him glory. ... In lines 137-138 Satan may be questioning God's power by suggesting that it took longer than six days to formulate the idea of man and earth. Again we can see the theme of Satan trying to prove his power to himself, this time not by having an ambition but rather by questioning God's power and capacity on forming man and earth. ...
- Word Count: 955
- Approx Pages: 4
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- Grade Level: High School