HUM 002A Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Lambic, Sigurd, Felix Culpa
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Lecture 7: milton in literary and historical perspective: what is the style of the book and explain the themes of an epic. How is this book like an epic: circulated around genesis 1 - 3 about humanity"s fall, epic genre takes on very serious and high topics. Starts during the action like most epics does. About relationships between god(s) and humans: human identity, reason for existing. Fundamental life themes in epic: what do i enjoy in live, who do i trust, human identity, what does it mean, national identity, meant to give honor about your identity, nation"s origin/ Community"s origin: gives a sense of universality/ universal truth. Iambic pentameter with unrhymed scheme: chose this style to explain relationships and humanity, different heroes inside the story because everyone has a background, embodiment of evil (arguments to fight, repent, revenge) Lucifer assembled other angels to fight against god.
