As noted in the introduction to Milton’s Paradise Lost, “…we are able to see Milton craft the characters not as archetypes, but as complex psychological personalities. Consider the increased humanity Milton offers Satan. In the poem, Satan is more than the embodiment of evil—he also has reason and emotion. Satan becomes more vindictive and petty as the poem progresses, revealing his true nature.”
Discussion 1.1 Question/Commentary: Do you see Satan as a sympathetic character in any way? How so? If not, why not? Feel free to take opposing viewpoints for the sake of discussion.
