PARADISE LOST BY JOHN MILTON: A LITERARY, THEOLOGICAL, AND PHILOSOPHICAL EXPLORATION OF THE HUMAN CONDITION
Abstract
This thesis presents an in-depth examination of Paradise Lost, John Milton’s seminal epic poem, as a multidimensional literary artifact that unites epic tradition, Christian theology, and philosophical inquiry. Through its intricate narrative structure, masterful use of blank verse, and profound character portrayals, the poem interrogates foundational human concerns: free will, divine justice, obedience, rebellion, and the nature of evil. The study situates Milton’s work within the intellectual and historical frameworks of 17th-century England—particularly the influence of Puritanism, the English Civil War, and Renaissance humanism—while exploring its enduring relevance to modern readers.
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