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3. www.sparknotes.com › poetry › paradiselostParadise Lost Book II Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes

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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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   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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   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.

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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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   Whereas in Book I, the comparison between Satan's Legions and Pharoah's chariots conveys a serious act of aggression (I: 304-313), this passage in Book II reduces the analogy to mere Olympian sport (530).

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   What happens in Book 2 of 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. The council of demons that begins Book II recalls the many assemblies of heroes in both the Iliad and the Aeneid.

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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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   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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   How does Book 2 start?

   • 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 war with God.

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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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   BOOK 2. THE ARGUMENT. The Consultation begun, Satan debates whether another Battel be to be hazarded for the recovery of Heaven: some advise it, others dissuade: A third proposal is prefer'd, mention'd before by Satan, to search the truth of that Prophesie or Tradition in Heaven concerning another world, and another kind of creature equal or ...