In this lecture, I'll present evidence from John Milton's English classic "Paradise Lost" to show how Milton's characterization of Satan presents us with one of the most ethical (or at the very least relatable) characters in all of fiction. By exemplifying the qualities of perseverance, initiative, self-rule, honesty, rationality, and more, Satan stands as an ethical touchstone to teach us how to face adversity in a way that is conducive to creativity and self-mastery amidst even the most trying circumstances. Enjoy!

References: Milton, John. "Paradise Lost", edited by John Leonard, Penguin, 2003.

Music is Ottorino Respighi's Pines of Rome by the New York Philharmonic    • Pines of Rome  

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