2. It's striking that Satan in PL is not just a noble romantic hero but Hell is much more democratic than Heaven.
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3. In Hell, the demons make decisions by putting forth competing ideas and deliberating on them. In Heaven, God dictates and everyone agrees
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@marcatracy On level of authorial intent, Milton meant Satan to be evil. But narrative logic undermined that intent. -
@HeerJeet@marcatracy The StanleyFish thesis (in Surprisd by Sin) contends Milton wanted to seduce us w/the lure of evil& then prompt regret - Show replies
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