In examining closely the character and consequences of both Satan and Adam, consider the following questions and feel free to respond to one or more than one:
1) Is Man just another Satan, another Fallen angel? How are the two alike, different?
2) Why is Man offered an opportunity for redemption, but Satan is not? Looking at this closely, what seems to be the preeminent sin in God's book, according to Milton?
3) How does this epic serve as both a prophecy of things to come for Mankind and a social critique from Milton of his day and age?
4) How involved is God in the actions of the story? What becomes part of the message, given his level of involvement?
5) Why does Milton include so many references to older mythologies? Does Milton seem critical of Christian orthodoxy or conservatively faithful?
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