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flissjoy33 's review for:
Paradise Lost
by John Milton
This version was read specifically for Book 9 and 10 for my A Level English Literature course.
For me, this book was difficult to read. Not only because of the 17th century language but also its differences with the original Genesis story. I became quite conflicted with my faith when reading this because at times it made me sympathise with Satan, Sin and Death and feel hatred toward The Almighty. Byron called Milton "the devil's advocate without knowing it" which I agree with a little.
Eve turning into a feminist figure was initially quite interesting but then it turned sour when this caused her fall and her 180 turn back to conformity and submissiveness. Adam is portrayed (in my eyes) as the embodiment of toxic masculinity due to his continuation of reminding Eve of her extreme inferiority.
I do like how Book 10 ends on Adam and Eve praying to The Almighty for forgiveness, even if I know in hindsight that they will be banished from Eden regardless.
Overall it was an interesting book to read and study, but it just didn't tie in with my beliefs despite John Milton's Protestant standings. I've always been open to reading the different views of others but it doesn't necessarily mean I want to agree with them. 3/5
For me, this book was difficult to read. Not only because of the 17th century language but also its differences with the original Genesis story. I became quite conflicted with my faith when reading this because at times it made me sympathise with Satan, Sin and Death and feel hatred toward The Almighty. Byron called Milton "the devil's advocate without knowing it" which I agree with a little.
Eve turning into a feminist figure was initially quite interesting but then it turned sour when this caused her fall and her 180 turn back to conformity and submissiveness. Adam is portrayed (in my eyes) as the embodiment of toxic masculinity due to his continuation of reminding Eve of her extreme inferiority.
I do like how Book 10 ends on Adam and Eve praying to The Almighty for forgiveness, even if I know in hindsight that they will be banished from Eden regardless.
Overall it was an interesting book to read and study, but it just didn't tie in with my beliefs despite John Milton's Protestant standings. I've always been open to reading the different views of others but it doesn't necessarily mean I want to agree with them. 3/5