Milton's Satan continues to fascinate critics largely because he is so complex than the Devil of the Christian tradition appears. Satan's rebelliousness, his seeking of transcendence, his capacity for action, particularly unconventional action, endeared him to certain types of minds, even if their viewpoint might be considered theologically misleading. Milton often follows the road of intellectual definition for his characters, of reasoning demonstration. This serves well his theological and intellectual cohesiveness. However, when his thought …showed first 75 words of 726 total…

…showed last 75 words of 726 total…in a few paragraphs. Arguments always tend to find their way to the original intent for creation - life. Milton, however, brought us a step closer creating a vast array of images and concepts that help our mundane senses appraise the situation, and give a human face to The Great Conflict. 'But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted, walks under the midday sun Himself is his own dungeon...'                            John Milton