Concetti Chiave

  • Milton was a key representative of the Puritans, who separated from the Church of England seeking a more rigorous adherence to Biblical commandments.
  • The Puritans were influential in both Parliament and high social classes, originating from the middle class.
  • Milton's works, including "Paradise Lost," were heavily inspired by the Bible, featuring themes of rebellion and pride.
  • "Paradise Lost" is written in blank verse, influenced by Latin, and begins with an invocation to the Muse and in "media res."
  • The epic features a cosmic setting, portraying Satan as an epic hero, with elevated language and lists of fallen angels.

Who is the representative of the Puritans?

He was the Represntative of the Puritanical ones, those people who were separated from the Church of England. According to the Puritanical ones, everything had to be more rigorous and it was had to inspire to the commandments of th Bible. The Puritanical ones were well represented both in Parliament and in the tall social classes and the originated from the middle class. The works of Milton were inspired by the Bible. Milton in "Paradise Lost" exalts the power of Satana, that was the most beloved angl from god that he will be chased then in hell. Satana has sinned of pride, in how much he is compared to god and for revenge he says that it is better to govern the hell that to be enslaved in heaven.

Lui fu rappresentante dei Puritani, coloro che si erano separati dalla Chiesa d'Inghilterra. Secondo i Puritani tutto doveva essere più rigoroso e si doveva ispirare ai comandamenti della Bibbia. I Puritani erano ben rappresentati sia nel Parlamento che nelle alte classi sociali e provenivano dalla borghesia. Le opere di Milton furono ispirate dalla lettura della Bibbia. Milton in "Paradiso Perduto" esalta il potere di Satana, che era l'angelo più amato da Dio (light heaven=Lucifer) che verrà cacciato poi negli Inferi (Satan=rebel angel). Satana ha peccato d'orgoglio, in quanto si è paragonato a Dio e per vendetta dice che è meglio governare l'Inferno che essere schiavi in Paradiso.

Characteristics of 'Paradise Lost'

--It is written in blank verse an was influenced by Latin.

--It starts with an invocation to the Muse.

--It starts in "media res" after the announce of the theme.

--Satan is the typical epic hero.

--The setting is cosmic because the story is set both in Hell and in Paradise.

--The language is elevated.

--The poet uses Latinate words.

--There are lists of fallen angels.

--E' scritto in versi sciolti e fu influenzato dal latino.

--Comincia con un'invocazione alle Muse.

--Comincia in "media res" dopo l'annuncio del tema.

--Satana è il tipico eroe epico.

--L'ambiente è cosmico perchè la storia è ambientata sia in Inferno che in Paradiso.

--Il linguaggio è elevato.

--Il poeta usa parole latine.

--Ci sono liste di angeli caduti.

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Domande da interrogazione

  1. Who was the representative of the Puritans and what were their beliefs?
  2. The representative of the Puritans was someone who separated from the Church of England, advocating for a more rigorous adherence to the Bible's commandments. The Puritans were well-represented in Parliament and the upper social classes, originating from the middle class.

  3. What are the key characteristics of "Paradise Lost"?
  4. "Paradise Lost" is written in blank verse influenced by Latin, begins with an invocation to the Muse, and starts in "media res." It features Satan as an epic hero, has a cosmic setting in Hell and Paradise, uses elevated language with Latinate words, and includes lists of fallen angels.

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