Temptation in 'Paradise Lost' and 'Absalom and Achitophel'

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This paper discusses how both Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and Dryden's 'Absalom and Achitophel' reflect similar methods in showing the temptation of their characters. Though numerous similarities exist, the temptation scenes from the poems seem to be most common in two ways: the techniques and language used by both tempters the serpent and Achitophel and the actions and reactions of the tempted characters, Absalom and Eve. The bath further discusses how during both of these the use of Biblical description and language as well as commentary on God's word is also present in both.

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"Through the examination and comparison of these areas it is easy to establish the connection in pervasive and effective verse incorporated into both poems. Both Achitophel and the serpent are highly persuasive during the temptations. Both call upon the vanity of their subject, calling them royal names and flattering them."

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