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Analysis. Milton introduces his subject: “man’s first disobedience” against God and its sorrowful consequences. In the first line Milton refers to the consequences as the “fruit” of disobedience, punning on the fruit of the forbidden Tree of Knowledge, which Adam and Eve will eat against God’s commandment.
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A summary of Book I, Lines 1–26 in John Milton's Paradise Lost. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Paradise Lost and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Analysis. Milton begins Paradise Lost in the traditional epic manner with a prologue invoking the muse, in this case Urania, the Muse of Astronomy. He calls her the "Heav'nly Muse" (7) and says that he will sing "Of Man's First Disobedience" (1), the story of Adam and Eve and their fall from grace.
Poem analysis of John Milton's Paradise Lost Book 1 through the review of literary techniques, poem structure, themes, and the proper usage of quotes.
Book 1 Summary. Book 1 is aptly called “The Argument” as it introduces the subject: “man’s first disobedience” (61) against God, which refers to the biblical story in which Eve eats fruit from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge and thus brings suffering into the world.
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A summary of Book I, Lines 27–722 in John Milton's Paradise Lost. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Paradise Lost and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
