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pychu
19 days ago
11

Line 63 says that the fire of Hell has no light, but "darkness visible." This phrase seems to contradict itself. What do you thi

nk Milton means?
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1 answer:
Bond [6.4K]19 days ago
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Milton utilizes the concept of darkness to symbolize evil, contrasting it with God (or "light"). Consequently, the flames of Hell lack illumination, as God and heaven are invariably depicted with light. Milton's depiction of hell is so profoundly dark that it manifests as "darkness visible," symbolizing palpable evil. In abandoning God, Satan and his followers have renounced all forms of light.
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