Milton's Paradise Lost Complete the Thesis

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He goes on to say that no punishment they receive for goibng to battle can be worse than their present situation.

8) What is Beliel's argument in Book II? Beliel, on the other hand, does not see any hope for victory -- indeed, even Moloch seems to think the odds were slim -- and so doesn't see a point in going to battle when they really aren't that bad off. He think they should wait and see what happens, which might include getting back into heaven: "since our present lot appeers / for happy though but ill, for ill not worst, / if we procure not to our selves more woe" (Milton, 223-5).

9) What is Mammon's argument in Book II? Mammon doesn't see a point in trying to get back into heaven at all, because no matter what God will always reign supreme in Heaven. He agrees that battle would be impossible to win, and refuses to be under God's subjection for the rest of eternity -- which is what would happen if they or God ever gave in and they were allowed to return -- because "how wearisome / Eternity so spent in worship paid / to whom we hate (Milton, 247-9).

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10) Why does Satan travel alone? Satan goes alone both because of the words of his "daughter," which are personally directed at him, and he also seems to hint that he does not want to leave Hell empty, "Least Heav'n surcharg'd with potent multitude / Might hap to move new broiles" (Milton, 836-7). He is trying to keep this hidden from God, and can do so better alone.

11) Who is the woman who appears at near the end of Book II? The woman Sin, mother (and rape victim) of Death and keeper of the Gates of Hell. She also has a connection to Athena, the….....

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