Understanding Paradise Lost: An Epic Exploration of Milton's Masterpiece
Paradise Lost Book 1 introduces the epic poem with essential features, epic conventions, and Satan portrayed as a hero. Explore the significance of invocation, epic similes, grand style, and important elements in this renowned work. Dive into the fusion of Puritanism and Renaissance elements, Milton's descriptive power, and the universal appeal of Paradise Lost.
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Paradise Lost Book 1 An Introduction Dr. Somali Saha
Epic Defined and Classified The Oxford Companion to English Literature defines an epic as a poem that celebrates in the form of a continuous narrative of the achievements of one or more personages of history and tradition.
Essential Features of an epic poem in Paradise Lost High-seriousness Choric-mouthpiece of an age Theme-lofty, sublime Unity of action The hero Grand Style
Epic Conventions Proposition and Invocation Epic Similies Medias res Athletic competitions Moral
Satan as Hero of Paradise Lost Book 1 Satan s Pride Indomitable courage and unconquerable skill Satan s superior attitude Love of Freedom Satan s respect for others opinion Satan s selflessness Spirit of self-reliance Gentle feelings
Significance of Invocation Nature of the Invocation Universal theme High aim of Milton Poetic Art or Style
Use of Epic Similies Leviathan simile Satan s shield and spear Vallambrosa simile Sedge simile Pigmies simile Similes closely related to the subject
Grand Style Allusiveness Sonorous proper names Latinisms Suggestiveness Elevated Style Milton s Blank Verse
Important Elements in Paradise Lost Puritanism Renaissance Elements Fusion of Renaissance and the Reformation Autobiographical Elements Milton s Blank verse Descriptive Power of Milton Universal Appeal of Paradise Lost
