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This 3 page paper examines a passage from Milton's, "Paradise Lost" which describes Adam's interaction with Raphael. Furthermore, analysis is provided in terms of how this passage relates to the entire work. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Genesis. Milton expertly employs the use of imagery throughout this epic work, in order to strikingly relay both the paradise and hell of which he speaks. In this
way, Milton has created a timeless work that continues to compel readers toward its unique and controversial message. The use of imagery
is evident throughout Paradise Lost, but an ideal example exists in Book 8, lines 25-35. Essentially, this chapter is about Adam, who is in the process of relating to
Raphael what he remembers about his own creation, his first impressions of the world, the Garden of Eden, and his marriage to Eve. The angel Raphael repeats his warnings
to Adam, and then leaves. The excerpted passage more specifically addresses Adams impressions of the earth. In this passage,
Raphael describes to Adam nature as "wise and frugal" (Milton, 2003, Bk. 8, Ln. 25), which clearly gives readers a very specific picture. Such an analysis serves to underscore
the belief that nature/God was not careless but systematic, and yet still manages to create "such disproportions, with superfluous hand" (Milton, 2003, Bk. 8, Ln, 26). In other words,
Adam is astounded by the plethora of life, beauty and vast expanse of nature to which he is bearing witness. While Raphael asserts the frugality of nature, he essentially
states that in terms of creation, nature/God disposed of this typical characteristic, in order to create a paradise of complex beauty filled with all varieties of life.
Clearly, Raphael provides Adam with some insight into the universe, and does so by using vivid imagery of how the world (perhaps) was
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