Theological Themes in Paradise Lost

The last three books of Paradise Lost depict Adam and Eve's recovery after the fall, with God guiding them. The savior, the Son, is introduced as a figure of justice and mercy, contrasting with the vindictive immortals in other epics. Adam realizes his mistake in exalting Eve, while Satan's journey to make man fall is explored. Sin and death are unleashed on Earth, but salvation is promised through the Son's sacrifice. The Earth's tilt and seasons are explained as consequences of the fall. Adam struggles with his sin, fearing a living death, but remains unaware of the salvation to come.

What is the primary focus of the last three books of Paradise Lost?

• The battle between angels and demons

• Adam and Eve's recovery and God's assistance

• The creation of the world

• The construction of the Tower of Babel

What significant event do Adam and Eve experience after exercising their free will?

• They are rewarded with eternal life

• They are judged by God

• They become rulers of the Earth

• They gain supernatural powers

Who is introduced as the Savior in Paradise Lost?

• Michael

• Gabriel

• The Son

• Moses

How are the immortals in Virgil's and Homer's works described compared to those in Paradise Lost?

• More compassionate

• More vindictive and selfish

• Less powerful

• More human-like

What is the Son willing to do for his creation?

• Ignore their sins

• Sacrifice his life

• Abandon them

• Rule over them

What realization does Adam come to regarding Eve?

• He should have never met her

• He exalted her too highly

• She was a divine being

• She was his true savior

What role does Satan play in the epic hero cycle?

• He goes on a quest to make man fall

• He is a fallen angel seeking redemption

• He is the ultimate hero

• He is a passive observer

What is the outcome of the Son's judgment of the serpent?

• Sin and death are introduced on Earth

• The serpent is forgiven

• The serpent is banished to heaven

• The serpent becomes a god

What is God's ultimate plan for redemption?

• To destroy the Earth

• To send the Son to die on the cross

• To create a new species

• To abandon humanity

What change occurs on Earth as a result of the fall?

• The Earth is now tilted, causing seasons

• The Earth stops rotating

• The Earth becomes flat

• The Earth becomes a paradise