Date Approved

2008

Degree Type

Open Access Senior Honors Thesis

Department or School

English Language and Literature

First Advisor

Dr. Alexandra Norton

Abstract

In 1637, John Milton wrote Paradise Lost, which presented the story of Satan’s fall from heaven. From this text, a humanized Satan was born who, despite his evil vices, consisted of heroic traits which future authors loved. Milton’s Satan became the model for future Romantic Authors including Lord George Byron. By examining specific influences in the late 1700’s, one can understand how the Prince of Darkness evolved into a tragic hero.

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