What I have found out by reading this work several times, which I find extrememly awkward to admit, is that I actual sympathize with Satan throughout the entire first book. He has been thrown down from Heaven by God, who is basically described by Satan as a closeminded dictator. Obviously, Satan is power-hungry, but that is a quality of man in general. Who is God to say that he is the only one who can ever rule the Heavens? In order for you to understand my thought process, think about what the United States would be like if George Bush was President for an eternity! Furthermore, Satan is jealous of Adam and Eve, and cannot help but to feel the resentment which overcomes him. Having once been in the good graces of God, it is hard for him to witness God favoring mortal creatures over himself. It is almost as if Satan is the child who strives for attention; who gets good grades, does his work, and deserves something for his efforts, but he never receives the recognition he has earned. That being said, the human-like characteristics of Satan are clearly intentional.
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