quotes book 10 Flashcards
God already knows what A+E did (it was his plan for humanity) God all seeing
God all seeing
angels were sad and pitied mankind, and questioned how Satan managed to creep past them into Eden
angelic guard ascend, mute and sad for man… much wondering how the subtle fiend had stolen entrance unseen
readers are reminded that this is God’s plan and that the Fall was inevitable
God comforts the angels, there was nothing they could have done and he will sen his son, Jesus to judge and punish them as he is all powerful
they are guilty, dishevelled and hiding from God (the Son)
love was not in their looks, either to God or to each other, but apparent guilt
God is understanding, Milton reminds the audience that the judgement and punishment to come are just
the gracious judge without revile replied
The Son sees the nature of Adam’s “original sin” – the important thing was not the eating of the fruit itself, but the disobedience to God and Adam placing Eve’s love above God’s love
Adam says that Eve gave him the fruit to eat, and as she had been given to Adam by God he couldn’t suspect her of sinning. The Son immediately rebukes Adam, asking if Eve is his God now that he should obey her instead of God, and allow her attractiveness to sway Adam’s superior wisdom and intellect
