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

[David Morris]

--- Terrance <lycidas2 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > 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?)  
> 
> Great POINT! Eve ain't Adam. Don't get his education exactly,  does she? 
> 
> Adam isn't deceived by Satan. 
> He isn't deceived by Eve. 
> 
> What's his excuse? 
> 
> Tragedy?

Yes.  He willingly followed her into death.  I guess he loved her, and probably
felt God would provide a solution.

David Morris


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