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Milton’s Satan in the epic poem Paradise Lost can be defined as an anti-hero. Write an essay explaining what makes Satan an anti-hero and how Milton’s characterization helps establish the figure of Satan as an awe-inspiring, yet terrifying being.

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You want a good outline to start... I'd narrow in on the meaning of anti-hero as my main point. Since Satan is the main focus of this question, he should be the main focus of your essay. For an interesting twist, compare Milton's portrayal with Biblical and contemporary portrayals of Satan.
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