Epic Poetry and Psychological Complexity (was NPPF Canto 1: 1-4 some random notes)

[David Morris]

--- Tim Strzechowski <dedalus204 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> The child in your example, I think it's fair to assume, is too young to fully
exercise reason.
> 
> Adam and Eve were fully capable of exercising that reason, and didn't.
> 
> I understand your example and what you are striving to prove, but it's not
the same as the Milton account.  Your example doesn't really work, I'm afraid.

No, I think it does work, even using Milton's version.  The fact that Eve
followed Satan was proof that she didn't understand the full implications of
her act. (remember my question about why they didn't jump off a cliff just to
experience the thrill of the ride?)  And she is essntially a child bucking up
against a Father's instructions.  The difference in her perspective compared to
God makes her a child.

David Morris

David Morris

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