Parsite Lost Context Flashcards
What did the Parliamentarians want?
fed up with king, wanted parliament to have more power.
What was the conflict in 17th Century between?
Royalists & Parliamentarians. Parliamentarians won- executed Charles I.
What did Milton say in his Parliament speech?
“good and evil we know in the filed of this World grow up together almost inseparably.”
What right did Milton oppose?
Divine right of kings, being king was contract to govern best interests of people- opposes Divine Right of God.
Who did Milton support in the conflict?
Royalists- supports rebela, supports Satan & Eve?
What did people of 17th Century believe about the Bible?
That is was historically true.
What does Satan link to contextually?
Royalist rebels, revolutionists used revolution for personal advancement at the expense of others.
What happened after revolution?
Royalists failed, monarchy returned.
What did people use the fall to excuse?
necessity of government, existence for inequality.
What happened to the wife contextually 17th Century?
Wife subordinated to husband after marriage. Sexism of State & Church.
What was Milton (new stuff)?
Free thinker, somewhat modern. Still sexist and misogynistic.
