PURITANISM IN THE POEM PARADISE LOST BY JOHN MILTON
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This article examines the influence of Puritanism in John Milton’s Paradise Lost, analyzing how the poem reflects key Puritan theological themes such as divine sovereignty, free will, sin, redemption, obedience, and moral responsibility. Through qualitative literary analysis and engagement with relevant scholarly literature, the study reveals how Milton’s epic serves as both a religious and moral discourse shaped by his Puritan beliefs and the historical context of 17th-century England. The article highlights Paradise Lost as a Puritan epic that articulates the complexities of faith, human fallibility, and divine justice, reinforcing its enduring significance in literary and religious studies.
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