As I have gone through and read chapters one through three, I have noticed something strikingly surprising: the idea that Satan is not simply an unwavering evil. He was the victim, lost, without direction. Now who does he sound like? Oh yeah. Me. Milton's portrayal of Satan is that of a SINNER. It is a scary thought, but an interesting one nonetheless. Although I cannot feel bad for him or see him in any light other than wicked and deceitful (which he is), I do think it beneficial to recognize that without God's love and mercy (and my acceptance/repentance), I would be exactly where Satan is: in the darkness.
I commented on Abbie George's post.
It's pretty surprising to see just how human Milton portrays Satan and the other habitants of Hell. When Satan leaves to find the new world that God created, everyone else in Hell occupies their time through games that resemble the Olympics and playing instruments or singing. It's all things that we humans do normally, and even on a daily basis.
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