Despite my growing suspicions that indeed this God appeared like a "puppet master" setting a stage for destruction to occur, I must admit in the end all he wanted was unconditional love and devotion! Adam and Eve suffer great losses that lead to pain and heartache. Adam laments and is consumed with remorse and sorrow. It is Adam that decided to beg for God's forgiveness. Instead of listening to Eve's intentions on committing suicide, Adam remains committed to God. He is indeed going to be obedient this time and appears to have learned his lesson. His rational and logical thinking allow them to repent and pray. This "confession" leads to humility and grace. Eve and Adam will no longer create and reside in their own "Hell".
In many ways Milton is making significant statements regarding the Our Father in Heaven above. After walking and falling with Adam and Eve we learn that we can still be saved and pray becomes the conduit to God. It is this form of obedience that is intimate and sacred for the mortal soul. This breathes new life into both the epic poem and Milton's purpose. It is refreshing and leaves the reader with a deeper level of reverence for God as well as Adam and Eve. All have suffered but can repair and repent for a promising, hopeful existence!
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