Aragon is the destined to be the "King of Men". He encompasses all the positive qualities of epic heroes and almost appears devoid of the negative ones. His constant concern is to protect and serve. Can this be compared to Milton's construction of the Son of God? He is also destined to lead and save all of mankind. He is humble in nature and divine in spirit. While God has created the Son in his likeness, Aragon is also a composite of all the great kings that reigned before. Like the Son, Aragon is assisted by divine intervention and is more than a vehicle for God to attain his goals. He is always doing the "right thing" in love and even in war. They each possess the heavenly gift of light to conqueror evil.
The looming question remains: Do these epic figures attain their aims at the conclusion of each story? With the forged sword, Aragon has overcome the rival armies. The Son of God has sacrified himself to save us all from sin. Both appear to be successful yet the division of good vs. evil will continue to exist for mortal men. The reign of goodness is almost fleeting and the assumption that it will be challenged shortly is evident. Perhaps each figure allows the "hope for mankind" to be rekindled in such a way that restores their own plight and purpose. The Son of God and Aragon are champions of goodness and are necessary forces in these poems that transcend our own human nature.
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