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    Text (lines 92-111):

    > "From what highth fallen, so much the stronger proved

    He with his thunder: and till then who knew

    The force of those dire arms? Yet not for those,

    Nor what the potent Victor in his rage

    Can else inflict, do I repent or change,

    Though changed in outward lustre, that fixed mind

    And high disdain, from sense of injured merit,

    That with the Mightiest raised me to contend,

    And to the fierce contention brought along

    Innumerable force of Spirits armed

    That durst dislike his reign, and me preferring,

    His utmost power with adverse power opposed

    In dubious battle on the plains of Heaven,

    And shook his throne. What though the field be lost?

    All is not lost—the unconquerable will,

    And study of revenge, immortal hate,

    And courage never to submit or yield:,

    And what is else not to be overcome?

    That Glory never shall his wrath or might

    Extort from me.


    Reference:-

    These lines have been taken from Paradise Lost book-1, written by John Milton. It is an Epic poem with
    seven hundred plus(700+) lines.

    Context:-

    These lines are referred to as the first sppech of satan in the hell, when he along with his fellow rebell
    angels was waltering into the depth and darkness of the hell. Here, Satan reflects on his past glory, his
    present state of ruin, and his determination not to submit to God despite the overwhelming defeat.

    Satan begins by reflecting on the immense fall he has suffered, having once been one of the most
    glorious angels in Heaven. He acknowledges that God has proven himself stronger with his thunderbolts.

    Furthermore, Satan refuses to repent for his rebellion, believing that he deserved more than what he
    received in Heaven. According to satan, God is responsible for his such a rebellious action.

    Satan and other fallen angels dared to oppose God's rule and chose to follow Satan in rebellion, and
    accepted him as a hero. Though they ultimately lost, Satan takes pride in the fact that their opposition
    was strong enough to "shake his throne" and cause doubt in Heaven, even if temporarily.

    In the famous lines, Satan declares that even though they have lost the battle, his "unconquerable will"
    remains. This is a crucial moment in Satan’s speech, as he refuses to admit total defeat. Instead, he
    emphasizes his "study of revenge," "immortal hate," and "courage never to submit or yield." These
    qualities define Satan’s character throughout Paradise Lost.

    Satan concludes this passage by asserting that God’s wrath or power can never force him to give up his
    "glory'' of pride, his refusal to ask for forgiveness, and his belief that he is justified in opposing God.

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