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In your considered opinion, does Milton's early work bear signs of the poetic ambitions that he later fulfils? Analyse any one poem to substantiate your answer. ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

In my considered opinion, Milton's early work shows signs of the poetic ambitions that he later fulfills. One poem that exemplifies this...
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From your study of this unit, and from other readings, identify the primary influences and the main literary sources that are to be found in Milton's early poetic work. ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

Milton's early poetic work was influenced by a variety of sources, including classical literature , religious texts , and contemporary p...
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What in your opinion could be the reason(s) for Milton's emphasis on prose in the middle years of his life? ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

There are several possible reasons for Milton's emphasis on prose during the middle years of his life. One possible reason is his invol...
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Examine and discuss the relations between Milton's poetic and prose oeuvre. ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

Milton's poetic and prose oeuvre are intimately linked, with his prose works often reflecting and informing his poetry, and vice versa. ...
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Why do you think Milton feels the need to tell Satan’s perspective? Who do you think is portrayed as the hero? Why? ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 ),

Milton's decision to include Satan's perspective in 'Paradise Lost' serves a number of purposes. First, it adds depth and co...
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God sees everything that will happen, perceiving the past, present, and future simultaneously. Why, then, are Adam and Eve allowed to sin? ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 ),

The question of why God allows Adam and Eve to sin in the story of the Garden of Eden is a complex and debated issue in Christian theology. ...
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Satan transforms himself into many creatures throughout this poem, starting with a large winged creature, then a cherub, then a bird, then to a toad, and finally a snake. What does this pattern of transformations say about Satan’s character as we get further into the poem? ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

The pattern of transformations that Satan undergoes in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" reflects his gradual descent fr...
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What does the gate represent and what does it say about who’s guarding it? What do you think Sin and Death represent? ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

In John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost," the gate that guards Hell represents the boundary between the fallen world of Sata...
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In book one, Satan says, “I’d rather be a king in Hell than a servant in Heaven.” What do you think this means, and do you agree? Do you think that most people today live by this as well? ( MEG 101 ) ( PARADISE LOST- BOOK 1 )

The statement made by Satan in Book One of "Paradise Lost" reflects his pride and arrogance, as well as his belief that he would r...
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In the 'Nativity Ode', the effect of Milton's use of classical and pagan mythology is more distracting than enhancing of the poem's themes. Do you agree? Discuss with reference to the poem. ( MEG 101 ) ( CHRIST'S NATIVITY AND LYCIDAS )

The 'Nativity Ode' is one of John Milton's most celebrated works, and it is known for its rich language, intricate structure, an...
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The 'Nativity Ode' is less about the celebration of Christ and more about the superiority of a Protestant English spirit. Analyse the poem in the light of this statement. ( MEG 101 ) ( CHRIST'S NATIVITY AND LYCIDAS )

The 'Nativity Ode' is a poem written by John Milton, which celebrates the birth of Christ and reflects on its significance for human...
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What in your opinion is explored in 'Lycidas', a psychological conflict about the vocation of poetry or a personal lament for a dead friend? Give reasons for your answer. ( MEG 101 ) ( CHRIST'S NATIVITY AND LYCIDAS )

'Lycidas' is a poem written by John Milton as a lament for his friend Edward King, who drowned in the Irish Sea in 1637. The poem is...
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Analyse with reference to the poem some of the personifications the poet employs in 'Lycidas'. Do they add to the sense of lament or serve another purpose altogether? ( MEG 101 ) ( CHRIST'S NATIVITY AND LYCIDAS )

In 'Lycidas', John Milton employs several personifications that add to the sense of lament in the poem. Personification is a literar...
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Both the 'Nativity Ode' and 'Lycidas' are poems that struggle to reconcile themes that are posed as irreconcilable Identify some of these in each. Which poem is more successful in its attempts to do so? ( MEG 101 ) ( CHRIST'S NATIVITY AND LYCIDAS )

Both the 'Nativity Ode' and 'Lycidas' are poems that grapple with complex and sometimes irreconcilable themes. In the 'N...
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Milton's life is largely a record of conflicts between diverse interests. Do you agree? ( MEG 101 ) ( INTRO. TO JOHN MILTON )

Yes, I agree that John Milton's life was characterized by conflicts between diverse interests. Throughout his life, Milton was involved ...
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Through your readings here and in other sources, give an account of the nature and extent of the influence of Puritanism in Milton's life. To what extent is this enhanced or countermanded by his classical learning? ( MEG 101 ) ( INTRO. TO JOHN MILTON )

Puritanism had a significant influence on John Milton's life and work, as he was raised in a Puritan household and was deeply committed ...
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What prevents John Donne from taking a University degree? Is it an incompetence on his part or a matter of some constraint implicit in his birth? ( MEG 101 ) ( STUDY OF JOHN DONNE )

John Donne did not take a University degree due to a constraint implicit in his birth. He was born into a Roman Catholic family during a ti...
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Who was responsible for John Donne's schooling in boyhood? Was he left free to develop himself as he wanted to do so or was he made to have some particular religious training? ( MEG 101 ) ( STUDY OF JOHN DONNE )

John Donne's education during his boyhood was primarily the responsibility of his mother, Elizabeth Donne, and his uncle, Jasper Heywood...
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What evidence is there to set at rest the controversy that John Donne got his education at Oxford and not at Cambridge? Is the issue alive or dead? ( MEG 101 ) ( STUDY OF JOHN DONNE )

The question of whether John Donne received his education at Oxford or Cambridge was the subject of some controversy in the past, but today ...
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How far do you agree to a reading of John Donne as a man about town, a man in search of the delights of life? ( MEG 101 ) ( STUDY OF JOHN DONNE )

While John Donne did lead a colorful and varied life before his conversion to a religious path, it would be an oversimplification to categor...
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