In creating a Satan who is unrepentant, proud, and in his own way heroic, what statement does John Milton make in Paradise Lost about the alluring nature of evil?

A) Evil that has admirable qualities is insidious and dangerous.

B) Evil is alluring to those who value pride and heroism.

C) Those who do evil tend to be proud and are seen as heroic.

D) It is difficult to avoid evil, especially for one who is proud.

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Jaydon Herring

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28 October, 17:00

In creating a Satan who is unrepentant, proud, and in his own way heroic, what statement does John Milton make in Paradise Lost about the alluring nature of evil?

A) Evil that has admirable qualities is insidious and dangerous.

B) Evil is alluring to those who value pride and heroism.

C) Those who do evil tend to be proud and are seen as heroic.

D) It is difficult to avoid evil, especially for one who is proud.

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Sonia Keller · Answer 1

Satan is one of the most liked character in the poem being the most dynamic and complicated character. The character of Satan is pure evil. Although he is admirable in sense, this way is a very seductive kind of evil, which makes his character even more dangerous. Answer is A