Hobbes / Milton Quiz / Exam: 10/30/25 October 30 2025

Who was the model for Satan in paradise lost?

Oliver Cromwell

What did paradise lost focus on?

Dangers of Demogouges

What did Thomas Hobbes talk about state of nature?

Equality: We are all equal in our claim to power - power vacuum

What does Thomas Hobbes talk about power?

A) Crave Power

1. Security

2. Greed

B) State of war or all against all - anarchy

What does Thomas Hobbes talk about Government?

1. Maintain an uncontested level of power - legitimate

2. It is necessary for civilization

What does Thomas Hobbes say about justice?

Might makes right

What was the theme of Paradise lost?

1. Satan was inspired by Oliver Cromwell

2. How evil masks itself?

What about about the media res of paradise lost?

The story begins in the middle - shows a world out of order

What are the tactics of evil in paradise lost?

1. Liberation: Promote subjective truth with goodness and beauty.

2. Freedom and power are more important than virtue (being good)

3. Chaos and conflict: Turns what is good into bad and vise versa

What about the invocation in paradise lost?

Ask God for assistance in writing

What is the purpose of paradise lost?

Justify the ways of God to men

What is the tragic hero?

Understand the motive of evil

Evil is helpless against an almighty God

Punishment: Lost happiness

Nature of Hell: Hatred and Pride

What is the garden of eden?

• Law of Eden: Mankind’s capacity for reason

• Tree of Knowledge: Represents that God is still king

• Shows the distinction between liberty and license.

With the Devil’s forked tongue, why could God want you to eat the fruit?

1. It will make you more like God

2. The fruit is safe

With the Devil’s forked tongue, why could God not want you to eat the fruit?

1. God will be envious of what mankind will be without him

2. The fruit will make you God