4 Matching Annotations
- Sep 2018
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Argument
Theme: The subject of man's first disobedience
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O Spirit
A very clear religious reference to the Holy Spirit, one of the three divine persons. Jesus has already been referenced in the poem's opening as the "greater man" who will "restore us." Still waiting for God the father to be mentioned clearly.
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Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire That Shepherd, who first taught the chosen Seed,
A reference to Moses who received the ten commandments from God and taught them to his people.
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OF Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, [ 5 ] Sing Heav'nly Muse,
This is the standard introduction to epic poetry throughout the ancient world, as can be seen in the worlds of Homer, Virgil and many others.
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