The imagery in Books One and Two is repetitive and detailed, mainly referring to darkness, but also being chained to the fiery lakes in Hell.
Hell is described as a place in "utter darkness" that is "far removed from God," and "unlike the place from whence [the angels and Satan] fell" (lines 72, 73, 75). This parallels with the reference in the Bible to Hell as a place of eternal separation from God.
I think it's interesting how Milton portrays the fallen angels' mindset is that of complete rejection of good and God. The demons prefer to "reign in Hell" rather than "serve [God] in Heaven" (263). I don't understand how they could be deceived and so full of hatred towards God.
Satan is a manipulator! He knows just what to say to us to tempt or deceive our hearts. Milton accurately describes Satan as being able to "[please] the ear" and having "a persuasive accent" (117-118).
I'm kind of confused about all of the names being mentioned in Book One beginning around line 392.
Lines 237 to 249 illustrates and dramatizes when Satan rejects God, refusing to worship Him forever. It's a more detailed story version that was altered some from the Bible.
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