2.21 Reading Guide to Paradise Lost, Book 9
Due before class on November 1. Five points.
1. In lines 1-13, what does Milton say will be his subjects in Book 9?
2. What is Satan looking for in lines 74-91?
3. What does Satan say on page 1976 is the only thing that can ease his thoughts?
4. On page 1978, what does Eve suggest that she and Adam do to increase their efficiency at their work?
5. What objections to Eve's plan does Adam offer on pages 1978-80?
6. What causes Satan to momentarily become "Stupidly good" on page 1983?
7. How does the Serpent explain to Eve his ability to talk?
8. Briefly summarize Eve's logic in deciding, on page 1989, to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge.
9. What fears lead Eve to decide that Adam must also eat of the fruit, on pages 1990-91? What arguments does Adam use to convince himself that it's o.k. for him to eat (pp. 1992-93)?
10. What are the initial effects on Adam and Eve of eating of this fruit (pages 1994-95)? How are they changed after their nap (pp. 1995-98)?
Due before class on November 1. Five points.
1. In lines 1-13, what does Milton say will be his subjects in Book 9?
2. What is Satan looking for in lines 74-91?
3. What does Satan say on page 1976 is the only thing that can ease his thoughts?
4. On page 1978, what does Eve suggest that she and Adam do to increase their efficiency at their work?
5. What objections to Eve's plan does Adam offer on pages 1978-80?
6. What causes Satan to momentarily become "Stupidly good" on page 1983?
7. How does the Serpent explain to Eve his ability to talk?
8. Briefly summarize Eve's logic in deciding, on page 1989, to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge.
9. What fears lead Eve to decide that Adam must also eat of the fruit, on pages 1990-91? What arguments does Adam use to convince himself that it's o.k. for him to eat (pp. 1992-93)?
10. What are the initial effects on Adam and Eve of eating of this fruit (pages 1994-95)? How are they changed after their nap (pp. 1995-98)?
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