And thence in Heav'n call'd Satan, with bold wordsBreaking the horrid silence thus began.
This is an example of Satan's heroic characteristics. He is rallying a group for a common casue.
And thence in Heav'n call'd Satan, with bold wordsBreaking the horrid silence thus began.
This is an example of Satan's heroic characteristics. He is rallying a group for a common casue.
To these Satan directs his Speech, comforts them
Beginnings of Satan as epic hero rallying "troops" after loss
BOOK 1
Organized into books paralleling structure of bible