Paradise Lost Context Flashcards
1
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Time
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At the time of writing - age of the universe was 6000 years old (Milton’s though)
2
Q
Garden
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Christian iconography to figure the virginity of mary - garden is a symbol of virginity - ‘hortus inclusus’ closed garden
3
Q
Work
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Protestant ethic
4
Q
Renaissance
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Milton’s views on women and divorce tracts (criticised for being ahead of his time)
