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    This document provides a summary of Paradise Lost Book IV, including an overview of author John Milton's background and faith, descriptions of the main characters Adam, Eve, and Satan, and discussions of the main themes of faith, sexuality, and hell as depicted in the book. It references two pages from an external source on Milton's biography to provide context.

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    This document provides a summary of Paradise Lost Book IV, including an overview of author John Milton's background and faith, descriptions of the main characters Adam, Eve, and Satan, and discussions of the main themes of faith, sexuality, and hell as depicted in the book. It references two pages from an external source on Milton's biography to provide context.

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    Paradise Lost Book IV

    Kaitlyn Byrne and Niah Jamerson

    Author History:
    1. John Milton: a. History b. His faith c. Use of pagan gods

    Main Characters:
    1. Adam: a. His purpose b. His authority c. Adams love for Eve 2. Eve: a. Her purpose b. Her authority (value) c. Eves devotion to Adam 3. Satan: a. His faith b. His motive

    "Life of John Milton (1608-1674) [Milton biography]." Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2011. < http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/milton/miltonbio.htm> Page 1

    Main Themes:
    1. Faith: a. Adams faith b. Eves faith through Adam c. Satans faith 2. Sexuality: a. Though Eve seems to initiate the love making, Adam is clearly the one in charge of the interaction (page 1898). 3. Hell: a. Heaven is defined as a real place, but Hell is not (page 1889).

    "Life of John Milton (1608-1674) [Milton biography]." Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2011. < http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/milton/miltonbio.htm> Page 2

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