21st Century Literature

PARADISE
LOST
By Group 2 Ninja Turtles
 Introduction
"Paradise Lost" is an epic poem written by John Milton in 1667, retelling the biblical story
of Adam and Eve and the "Fall of Man" from the book of Genesis. In this work, Milton
explores the consequences of disobedience to God, which leads to the introduction of evil
into the world. This loss of paradise, as the title suggests, is a central theme of the poem.The
narrative includes the fall of Satan and his followers, the creation of humanity, and, most
importantly, the act of disobedience by Adam and Eve, resulting in the expulsion from Eden.
This expulsion signifies the loss of paradise for humanity.

Milton's poem presents a Christian worldview in a noble and heroic light, emphasizing that
God's actions are always justified. It delves into the moral and theological aspects of the
"Fall of Man" while also offering opportunities for redemption and forgiveness.
 Author/ Literary
Period Author: John Milton
Literary Period: Age of Restoration

John Milton was an English poet and intellectual, who is renowned for his political
pamphlets during his era and his epic work “Paradise Lost. He lived during the 17th
century, a period in literature known as the Age of Restoration, spanning from 1660 -1700.
This era was filled with political turmoil in England, including the English Civil War and
the execution of King Charles 1, events that greatly influenced Milton’s thoughts and
beliefs.

"Paradise Lost" serves as a reflection of his ideas and beliefs during this tumultuous period
in English history, making it a significant work within the context of the Age of Restoration
in literature.
 Genre Theme

• Biblical Epic Poem • Sin and its Consequences

Obedience and Disobedience
• Political Allegory Innocence
• Didactic Poetry • Fate and Free Will
• Religious Controversy • Fall of Humankind
• Lost of Paradise
• Satan’s Rebellion
• The Nature of God
• Sacrifice and Atonement
• The Role of Women
 Characters

Satan God the Father God The Son Eve

Adam Angels Fallen Angels

 Characters

Satan God the Father God The Son Eve

Adam Angels Fallen Angels

 Initial Situation

The Initial Situation starts with Satan and his fallen in Hell after being banished to hell
because of their rebellion against God, where they discuss their next step against God,

Plot eventually deciding to corrupt God’s new creation, Humanity.

Conflict

The central conflict is the rebellion of Satan and his fallen angels against God, their
banishment to Hell, and their determination to seek revenge and corrupt God’s
creation.

Complication

Satan tempting Eve, and Adam and Eve’s loss of innocence and gaining the knowledge
of all that is good and evil.

Climax

SSatan successfully tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, in which Adam soon joins
her.
 Denoument

Adam and Eve’s prayers of forgiveness and redemption. The Son convinces God to
show them mercy and also he reminds God that he will sacrifice himself for the sake of

Plot their sins.

Conclusion

In their sleep, Michael, shows Adam a vision of the future that fills him with hope for
his descendants. And Michael escorts them out from the Garden of Eden.

Point of View: Omniscient Third Person

Atmosphere: Solemn and Epic.

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