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  • What does the Tree of Knowledge represent in the poem?
    Forbidden knowledge and disobedience
  • What happened to Milton later in life, and how did he continue writing?
    He became blind but dictated to his daughters
  • Who lives in the Garden of Eden, and what are they forbidden to do?
    Adam and Eve — eat from the Tree of Knowledge
  • What do Adam and Eve lose after eating the fruit?
    Innocence and peace
  • Who wrote Paradise Lost, when was he born, and where?
    John Milton, 1608, London
  • Why was Satan thrown out of Heaven, and what does he plan next?
    For rebellion; to corrupt mankind
  • What kind of poem is Paradise Lost, and how many books does it have?
    Epic poem, twelve books
  • What does Satan say in Hell that shows his pride?
    “Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.”
  • Why is Paradise Lost important in English literature?
    For its language, depth, and influence
  • Who sends them out of Paradise, and what hope do they receive?
    God; promise of salvation
  • What does “the Fall of Man” mean in this story?
    The first human sin and loss of paradise
  • Where does the story begin, and who is the first main speaker?
    In Hell, Satan
  • What does Satan symbolize in Milton’s poem?
    Pride and rebellion
  • How does Satan enter Eden, and who does he tempt first?
    As a serpent; Eve
  • What happens to Adam and Eve after their fall?
    They leave Eden but still have hope
  • What language style does the poem use, and what does it mean?
    Blank verse — unrhymed poetic rhythm
  • What are two main themes of Paradise Lost?
    Freedom and obedience
  • What is Milton’s purpose in writing the poem?
    To justify the ways of God to men
  • Who are the three most important characters in Paradise Lost?
    Satan, Adam, Eve
  • Which angel shows Adam the future, and what does he see?
    Michael; human suffering and hope