Question

From Paradise Lost by John Milton The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven. What matter where, if I be still the same, And what I should be, all but less than he Whom thunder hath made greater? Here at least We shall be free; . . .

In what way are the ideas expressed by Satan fitting for the hero of an epic poem?


He finds himself stronger after a battle and imposes his will on others.

He complies with the will of Heaven and sacrifices himself.

He stands up against his punishment and asserts himself courageously.

He finds a place to be free to think for himself.

Answer 1

He stands up against his punishment and asserts himself courageously

Step-by-step explanation:

The hero , Satan, is ready to go on fighting against God. God has defeated him, yet he is still determined to fight . So, his strength has not vanished. The lines from Paradise Lost refer to the fight between Heaven and Hell. Yet, he is the same ,meaning his courage is intact. The hero does not feel less than the man who has been created by God. Satan feels free in his own place, Hell. He wants to feel free from the inflfuence of God.