Paradise Lost IX ~ Political Flashcards
1
Q
What was Paradise Lost IX set against?
A
The backdrop of the English Civil War of the 17th Century.
2
Q
What was Milton’s beliefs during the Civil War?
A
He was a puritan, fighting against Charles I’s pretence of ‘divine right’
3
Q
What is the significance of Milton attributing his own political view of the rebellion onto Satan?
A
Milton conveys polemic nature of the eventual overthrow of Charles I and the regicide
4
Q
How is Milton arguing that Cromwell was the single “man most fit to rule” ironic?
A
Milton (considered a champion of personal liberty) ended up supporting military dictatorship [links to Satan’s perception of God as a tyrant?]
5
Q
What happened to Milton during the time of restoration?
A
He went into hiding, fearing support of regicide would cost him his life
