A Love Story for the Books: Navigating Human Imperfection in Paradise Lost Anonymous College

Love serves as the medium through which the imperfections[1]of Adam and Eve can be relayed in John Milton’s Paradise Lost. The story follows the journey of Adam and Eve as they struggle with prioritizing their love for God over their love for each other. If they are able to be satisfied with their love for god, they will reach a transcendent state. However, Adam and Eve ultimately wind up sacrificing their own lives when they make love, for their act goes against Christian values and they are punished by God. Adam and Eve’s romantic love is the reason for the fall of mankind, and the epic poem ultimately warns readers of the dangerous, twisted love. This essay will focus on equality, spirituality, and lust, as they are the key elements in the romantic relationship of Adam and Eve that ultimately make them two imperfect characters.

The story’s focus begins on Satan, a warped character that will serve as a tool for readers to better understand the concept of imperfection before being introduced to Adam and Eve. Satan and his devils debate whether or not they should go to war with God and heaven. The devils suggest risks and eventually agree on attempting to destroy humankind. Throughout this introduction, Satan expresses his...