When Satan leaps over the fence into Paradise, what does Milton liken him to ?
Correct answer: C. A wolf leaping into a sheep's pen
- A. A snake slithering up a tree
- B. A germ infecting a body
- C. A wolf leaping into a sheep's pen
- D. A fish leaping out of water
Explanation
Milton compares Satan's leap into Paradise to a wolf leaping into a sheepfold, presenting him as a predatory intruder. The image emphasises his threat to innocent humanity.
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