Differences between men and women in Paradise Lost

Sense of faith
1. Adam's appears stronger/total
  1. Blind faith
  2. Adam is aware of what is lost -good lost evil gained
2. Eve wants test/question faith
  1. Eve challenges
Sense of social hierarchy
1. Adam is placed as social superior
2. Eve wants equality-initially.
Milton's language makes her appear radical
1. Also appears to blame her more for The Fall
Adam makes conscious choice to fall
1. Exemplifies freewill
Eve takes conscious decision to part from Adam
1. Freewill again
Attitude towards work and Garden of Eden
1. Adam wants to enjoy Garden
2. Eve exemplifies the Protestant work ethic
Attitude to love and marriage
Self sacrifice

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