"Samson Agonistes" differs from its source material, the Biblical book of "Judges," in what way(s) ?
Correct answer: C. In "Samson," Samson is married to Dalila, but he is not in "Judges."
- A. In "Samson," Samson is blind, but he is not in "Judges."
- B. In "Samson," Manoa is Samson's father, but he is not in "Judges."
- C. In "Samson," Samson is married to Dalila, but he is not in "Judges."
- D. In "Samson," Dalila cuts Samson's hair, but she does not in "Judges."
Explanation
In Judges, Samson has a wife, but Delilah is not identified as his wife. Milton changes this relationship by presenting Dalila as Samson's former wife, while the other details are already present in the biblical account.
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