Learner Resource 11
Conclusion
Look at lines 715-1104.
Lines 714- 862: How sympathetic are we to Adam here? Trace the development of his thinking.
Lines 863-867: How does Milton convey Eve here?
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How does she compare to Adam?
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Are you more sympathetic to her here? Point to details in the writing to support your view.
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Lines 868-908: How does Adam treat Eve here? Does his attitude seem justified?
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How does Milton’s language help shape our response to Adam here?
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Is there anything inherently masculine about his behaviour?
Lines 909-935: How does Eve’s behaviour contrast to Adam’s?
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What is Milton suggesting about gender roles here?
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Do you find his presentation of Eve suggests women behave in a certain way?
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Do you find her more accepting of her sin than Adam?
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Lines 936-965: How does Adam’s attitude shift in these lines?
Lines 966-1006: Here we see Eve offer suggestions as to how they should proceed. What does
she suggest they do and why?
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How do you respond to her suggestions?
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Lines 1010- 1096: Here we see Adam respond to her ideas and he takes control and dismisses
them.
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How does he suggest that they proceed and what is the significance of Adam’s behaviour
here?
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What is Milton suggesting about power relations between men and women?
Lines 1097-1104: How do you respond to the ending of book 10? Is it a satisfying conclusion?
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In what ways?
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Extension work, A level: Mock question: ‘Endings in literature often leave readers and
audiences with more questions than answers.’
Compare the ending of Paradise Lost Books 9 and 10 and your drama text in the light of this
view.
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