1. Paradise Lost Book IX Explication
... in. (The fact where Satan proves that destruction is something that he prides in is discussed later.) This argument is very weak showing his cowardly character and unwillingness to sacrifice which were not very heroic qualities. The next few lines starting from 130-134 describe Satan's ambition to corrupt man-kind. Milton uses ... somehow make up for his loss in Heaven referring to when he assaulted the throne of God. 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...
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