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Through observing the comparison of the St. Anthony’s idealism and Hannah’s realism about the pureness of the soul, it highlights the effort it requires to maintain virtue and turn away sin by choice. A large aspect of St. Anthony’s story was about his ideas of souls and mortality. In the twentieth chapter of the story,… Continue reading Life of St. Anthony Comparison

The contrast in the Book of Genesis and Paradise Lost‘s interpretation of God reflecting on mankind’s stolen knowledge to the counsel of angels is impactful because it highlights the significance of losing ignorant bliss that is a result from the fall. Both the Bible and John Milton’s Paradise Lost highlight the original sin of Adam… Continue reading Paradise Lost & Genesis

Because of Joseph being deemed the ‘dreamer’ and the repercussions of that title, it highlights the importance of dreams in the Biblical context to show the destined plans of God. When Joseph is first introduced in the Book of Genesis, he is a young boy who tells his brothers and father his dreams. When he… Continue reading A Lesson from Joseph in the Book of Genesis

Hi there, I’m Sophia Donati, currently a sophomore here at Bucknell. I’m majoring in English Literary Studies and Political Science as well as being on the swim team. Actually one of the books that made me really want to pursue English as a major was Paradise Lost by John Milton. I read it in 10th… Continue reading An Introduction