Paradise Lost - John Milton: part 2

Unleashed academics, tutors, and ornamental hermits Alice and Rowando a deep dive into dark hero archetypes on a semi-weekly basis.   This episode they continue their mini-series on John Milton’sParadise Lost and discuss the representation of Satan in books 1 and 2 of thepoem. They examine Milton's use of epic convention, Satan's characterisation,speeches, and leadership of the rebel angels. They scatter in some more formaldiscussion of important poetic devices, such as the invocation of the muse andMilton's experimentation with epic similes. They develop their argument thatSatan is the first modern dark hero by discussing the ways Milton combinesheroic precedent and complicates expectations of the devil.  Rowan also develops a theme song.  Next episode, they examine Satan's role in books 4, 5, and 6 of thepoem.  Keep your eyes peeled for the teaser trailer for their introductionto the gothic hero.     Recommended Text:  Milton, John. Milton: Paradise Lost.Edited by Alastair Fowler. New York: Routledge, 2013.