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   This shows the power of names in Paradise Lost, as the devils’ original, angelic names are erased from Heaven as part of their fall. The devils’ debate is by necessity a choice between several evils, as is most politics in Milton’s mind. For him God was the only rightful ruler, and any human government was inherently partly unjust. Active ...

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     Milton introduces his subject: “man’s first disobedience”...

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   A summary of Book II 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.

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   Paradise Lost Book 2 Summary. Back. More. Book 2 opens with Satan sitting on his throne; he addresses his legions, saying that he still hopes to regain Heaven. He says that now they must debate about the most effective way to fight God; he asks whether all out war or something more subtle is better. Moloch speaks first; he's in favor of open ...

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   This section of Book II begins the one extended allegory in Paradise Lost. An allegory is a literary work in which characters, plot, and action symbolize, in systematic fashion, ideas lying outside the work. While much of Paradise Lost deals with Christian ideas and theology, only in this section does Milton write in a true allegorical manner.

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   SATAN was now at hand, and from his seat The Monster moving onward came as fast, With horrid strides, Hell trembled as he strode. Th' undaunted Fiend what this might be admir'd, Admir'd, not fear ...

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   Book 2 Summary. Satan, seated on his throne in the great hall of Pandemonium, begins the debate among the fallen angels as to how they will proceed in their attack against heaven. Moloch speaks ...

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   What's in Book 2 of Paradise Lost?

   • Book II divides into two large sections. The first is the debate among the devils concerning the proper course of action. The second section deals with Satan's voyage out of Hell with Sin and Death — the only extended allegory in Paradise Lost.

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   Does Book 2 in Paradise Lost make you snore?

   • Free summary and analysis of Book 2 in John Milton's Paradise Lost that won't make you snore. We promise.

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   What is the only extended allegory in Paradise Lost?

   • The first is the debate among the devils concerning the proper course of action. The second section deals with Satan’s voyage out of Hell with Sin and Death — the only extended allegory in Paradise Lost. 1. 2. 3.

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   Why did Milton write Paradise Lost?

   • He then opens the floor, asking whether they should fight God openly or with “covert guile.” Milton satirizes political debates in this devilish council. Milton opposed the monarchies in England and was a proponent of individual freedoms, and he wrote Paradise Lost while in hiding from King Charles II.

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   What does Milton say about limbo in Paradise Lost?

   • Limbo is an earthly paradise, and Milton seems to suggest that the fallen angels could have that for their punishment if they were content to accept their defeat by God. As the devils explore Hell, Satan makes his way toward the gate out of Hell. This section of Book II begins the one extended allegory in Paradise Lost.

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   What is the lesson of Paradise Lost?

   • Part of the lesson of Paradise Lost is to accept the knowledge God has given and not delve too deeply into philosophy or conjecture, but live in simple obedience. Meanwhile Satan flies off towards the gates of Hell, and sees that there are actually nine gates – three of brass, three of iron, and three of adamantine.

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   Paradise Lost Book 2, Commentaries. 2. 1 - 10: In line 1-10 of book 2 we see Satan has made it through chaos to earth. The narrator depicts Satan as a king sitting on a thrown and at the same time foreshadowing the imminent chaos he would inflict on the world of the living. The narrator describes Satan as exalted because he was elected to bring ...