The opening scenes reveal Hell as a fiery , glittering place that reflects the corrupt souls of the devils. Milton establishes two opposing poles of evil and good, dark and light, and the action shifts to Earth, a region blessed by Heaven but vulnerable to the forces of Hell.
Another significant feature to note is the hopelessness of Hell. Man can partly bear his pains and sufferings. Because he has an optimistic view that it will end sometime. But the complete hopelessness or frustration creates an inner disintegration. The fallen angels, who have brought Hell upon themselves, have no least hope, to get rid of from this ever damnation. So, they have to face it for eternity.
All the description of Hell are certainly terrifying and awe-inspiring. Firstly, it indicates the torments of the fallen angels. They have lost the bliss and joy of heaven forever.
Secondly, in infuses impart a feeling of horror in the minds of readers. Johnson are: Johnson tried teaching and later organized a school in Lichfield. His educational ventures were not successful, however, although one of his students, David Garrick, later famous as an actor, became a lifelong friend. Read more. April 03, He argues that a carpenter can make no more than an imitation of the reality, and the bed he makes is once removed from the truth.
Read More Drama It is an imitation of imitation. In like manner the poet too creates only a copy of a copy,. June 21, Gitanjali NO. My hopes rose high and methought my evil days were at an end, and I stood waiting for alms to be given unasked and for wealth scattered on all sides in the dust. The chariot stopped where I stood. Thy glance fell on me and thou camest down with a smile. I felt that the luck of my life had come at last.
I was confused and stood undecided, and then from my wallet I slowly took out the least little grain of corn and gave it to thee. But how great my surprise when at the day's end I emptied my bag on the floor to find a least little gram of gold among the poor heap. The outer appearance of that palace is compared to religious buildings "Built like a temple", p. In addition, choosing Babylon for this comparison characterizes Satan and his crew, as "Babylon is an image of a fallen and corrupt existence — the opposite of the Heavenly Jerusalem and of Paradise" Cirlot, p.
Another description of the "Whore of Babylon" clearly shows similarities to Pandemonium:. The Woman is rich, for she is "bedecked with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup. S A Stella Asch Author. Add to cart. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Conclusion 4. Bibliography 1. Introduction Hell has a long history, even before Christianity the idea of a hell was mentioned in many cultures. Earth became a hell: Die Welt zwischen dem Nie hatte man ihn so oft gesehen Minois, p.
Main part 1. Milton succeeds in enhancing this already frightening image of volcanoes by using rather disgusting words and personifying the hill: There stood a hill not far whose grisly top Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire Shone with a glossy scurf, undoubted sign That in his womb was hid metallic ore, The work of sulphur Milton, p. The European volcano Etna is mentioned as well, but in the function of describing the plain: as when [ Hell does not only show the extreme of fire, but also the opposite extreme, cold: Beyond this flood a frozen continent Lies dark and wild, beat with perpetual storms Of whirlwind and dire hail, which on firm land Thaws not, but gather heap, and ruin seems Of ancient pile; all else deep snow and ice Milton, p.
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