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2 . Make a comment on the image of Satan in“Paradise Lost”. The finest thing in“Paradise Lost”is the description ofhell, and Satan is the real hero of the poem . Like a con-quered and banished giant, he remains obeyed and admiredby those who follow him down to hell . He is firmer than therest of the fallen angels . It is alway from him that deepcounsels, unlooked-for resources and courageous deeds pro-ceed . It is he who, passing through the guarded gates ofhell and boundless chaos, amid so many dangers, and over-coming so many obstacles, makes man revolt against God .Though defeated, he prevails, since he has won from Godthe third part of his angels, and almost all the sons ofAdam . Though wounded, he triumphs, for the thunderwhich overwhelmed him left heart still unvanquished .To Milton, the proud and sombre Satan representedthe spirit of rebellion against unjust authority .

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Part Ⅴ n The Period of Revolution and Restoration

正面	2 . Make a comment on the image of Satan in“Paradise Lost”.
《》	Part Ⅴ n The Period of Revolution and Restoration
背面	The finest thing in“Paradise Lost”is the description of hell, and Satan is the real hero of the poem . Like a con- quered and banished giant, he remains obeyed and admired by those who follow him down to hell . He is firmer than the rest of the fallen angels . It is alway from him that deep counsels, unlooked-for resources and courageous deeds pro- ceed . It is he who, passing through the guarded gates of hell and boundless chaos, amid so many dangers, and over- coming so many obstacles, makes man revolt against God . Though defeated, he prevails, since he has won from God the third part of his angels, and almost all the sons of Adam . Though wounded, he triumphs, for the thunder which overwhelmed him left heart still unvanquished . To Milton, the proud and sombre Satan represented the spirit of rebellion against unjust authority .

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