HERO OF THE POEM PARADISE LOST:

There are a lot of contradictions about hero or the protagonist of the Paradise Lost. In Milton’s Paradise
Lost, a hero is someone who stands up against overwhelming odds and fighting for a cause they believe
in, even if it means certain defeat.

Satan as a hero in paradise lost

There are many interpretations of Milton’s Paradise Lost, and one of the most controversial is the idea
that Satan is the true hero of the epic poem. While Milton portrays Satan as a fallen angel who is
ultimately defeated, some readers see him as a heroic figure who stands up against an unjust God. Satan
is certainly a complex character, and there are many reasons why some readers see him as a hero. For
one, he is incredibly brave and defiant in the face of overwhelming odds. He leads a rebellion against
God despite knowing that he will be defeated, and he does so purely out of principle. He also shows
great compassion for his fellow fallen angels, and he works tirelessly to try and save them from their
fate. While Satan may not be the traditional hero, he is undoubtedly a compelling and sympathetic
character.

Many people consider Lucifer to be the hero, as he is the one who rebels against God and tries to take
over Heaven. However, others believe that Satan is the true hero, as he is the one who actually succeeds
in taking over Hell. He is also the one who tempts Adam and Eve into eating the fruit from the Tree of
Knowledge. Lucifer is a complex character who is both good and evil. He is a symbol of rebellion and free
will and his story is one of ambition and determination. In many ways, he is the most sympathetic
character in the poem.

Adam as a hero in Paradise Lost

There are many different interpretations of who the hero is in John Milton’s Paradise Lost. Some say it is
Satan, some say it is God, and others say it is Adam. I believe that Adam can be the true hero of the
poem. First of all, Adam is the one who suffers the most in the poem. He loses his home, his wife, and
his freedom. He bears all of this with dignity and courage. He also shows regret for his sin and takes
responsibility for it. This is in contrast to Satan, who never shows any regret for his actions. Second,
Adam shows great wisdom throughout the poem. He realizes that Satan is tempting Eve and tries to
stop her from eating the fruit. He also realizes that he has been tricked by Satan and decides to confront
him. This wisdom is in contrast to Eve’s and Satan’s deception. Third, Adam shows great love for Eve.
Even after she has betrayed him, he still loves her and forgives her. This is in contrast to Satan, who only
loves himself and only cares about his own desires. Adam shows great humility. He recognizes that he is
not perfect and that he has made a mistake.

Christ(Michael) as a hero in Paradise Lost

Some say that it is Satan, while others argue that Michael can be hero. I believe that Michael can be a
true hero of the story. Michael is the one who stands up to Satan and fights for what are right. He does
not give in to Satan’s temptations and instead remains loyal to God. He is also the one who ultimately
defeats Satan and banishes him from Heaven. While Satan may be an interesting character, he is not
someone to be admired. He is selfish and power-hungry, and he ultimately brings about his own
downfall. Michael, on the other hand, is selfless and heroic. He puts others before himself and remains
true to his convictions. For these reasons, I believe that Michael is the true hero of Paradise lost.
Milton’s Paradise Lost is a story about the fall of man, and the battle between good and evil. The hero of
the story is Michael, who represents the forces of good. He is opposed by Satan, who represents the
forces of evil. Michael is a powerful angel who fought against Satan and his rebel angels in order to
protect God’s paradise. He is brave and noble, and he ultimately triumphs over Satan. Milton makes it
clear that Michael is the true hero of the story, and that he is the one who deserves our admiration and
respect.

Milton as a hero in Paradise Lost

Milton, the author of Paradise Lost, is often considered the hero of his own epic poem. In Paradise Lost,
Milton tells the story of the Fall of Man, and his own role in it. Milton himself is a complex character, and
readers can see different aspects of him throughout the poem. Some see him as a tragic hero, while
others see him as a villain. However, there are also those who see Milton as the true hero of Paradise
Lost. Those who see Milton as the hero often point to his courage and determination in standing up for
what he believes in. Throughout the poem, Milton shows himself to be a brave and principled man. He is
willing to stand up against evil, even when it means going against God himself. This courage is one of the
defining characteristics of a hero, and it is something that Milton has in spades. In addition, many people
who see Milton as the hero also point to his intelligence and his ability to reason. Milton is able to think
deeply about complex issues, and he is not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. He is always
looking for new ways to understand the world around him, and he is not afraid to share his ideas with
others. This intellectual curiosity is Milton’s Paradise Lost has been praised for its complex and nuanced
portrait of Satan. Some have even gone so far as to call Milton himself the hero of the poem. In this
view, Milton is the real protagonist, while Satan is merely a foil. This interpretation is certainly intriguing,
and it’s certainly possible that Milton saw himself as the hero of his own epic poem. After all, he was a
famously self-righteous man, and he no doubt saw himself as a heroic figure fighting against the forces
of evil. However, there are also good reasons to think that Milton did not see himself as the hero of
Paradise Lost. For one thing, the poem is explicitly about the fall of man, not the triumph of Milton over
Satan. Moreover, Milton was a deeply religious man, and it is hard to imagine him identifying with a
character like Satan, who is clearly portrayed as an evil figure. In the end, it is probably best to view
Milton as a complex and multi-faceted figure, and to interpret Paradise Lost in light of both its religious
and its literary merits. Viewing Milton as the hero of the poem does not necessarily mean that we have
to discount its religious message.

Conclusion
After reading and analyzing Milton’s Paradise Lost, it is safe to say that there is no true hero in the epic
poem. Milton presents many admirable characters including God, Jesus, Adam, and Eve; however, each
character also possesses flaws. This makes it difficult to label any one character as the “hero” of the
story. In addition, the definition of a hero is relative and subjective. What one person may deem as
heroic qualities, another person may not. Therefore, it is up to the reader to decide who they believe is
the hero in Paradise Lost.