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quida2009
quida2009
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What is the theme of Paradise Lost?

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Posted by quida2009 on Friday November 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM and tagged with paradise lost, theme.

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  1. kimfuji Teacher
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    In Milton's Paradise Lost he is writing his own Genesis story. He is describing th fall of man or humankind and the fall of the devil or Lucifer (and his angels). In the poem it shows the rebel angels revolting and then how they are thrust into hell. It shows the creation of the world, along with Adam and Eve and their inability to listen to and obey god's one request. Of course they were also thrust out of the garden of Eden.

    I guess you could call the theme: the genesis story or seeking justice because Milton is explaining why the humans or mankind was banished.

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    Posted by kimfuji on Friday November 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM