Which of the following statements best exemplifies the main idea put forward by John Milton in book 9 of Paradise Lost ?
Correct answer: B. The fall of Adam and Eve was a tragic event.
- A. Satan was ultimately heroic.
- B. The fall of Adam and Eve was a tragic event.
- C. Adam and Eve were driven to evil by their children.
- D. God abandoned the realm of Eden without reason.
Explanation
Book 9 of Paradise Lost presents the temptation and Fall of Adam and Eve, a grave and tragic turning point in human history. It does not portray Satan as ultimately heroic or blame the Fall on their children.
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