Paradise Lost: The Fall and Its Consequences - Books IX-X

Explore a detailed analysis of John Milton's "Paradise Lost" Books IX-X in this 52-minute lecture from Yale University's ENGL 220 course. Delve into Milton's use of the word "wander" throughout the poem, examining its transformation from pre-fallen innocence to post-transgression implications. Gain insight into the literary context of wandering, particularly its significance in the romance genre. Investigate the reductive forces in Book Nine, including its impact on moral ambiguity, sexual hierarchy, and poetic complexity. Consider how the poem begins to shift away from its proto-feminist elements in this section. Discover Milton's motivations for writing about the Fall, trace the progression of "wandering" through the poem, and examine a new understanding of Eve. Conclude with an exploration of the consequences of the Fall as depicted in Book X.

- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Fall, Language and Literature
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- Chapter 2. Milton's Motivations for writing about The Fall
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- Chapter 3. Tracing the History of the Word "Wandering" as it Progresses through the Poem
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- Chapter 4. A New Understanding of Eve
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- Chapter 5. "Paradise Lost" Book X: The Consequences of The Fall
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