Adam and Eve in Genesis to the Adam and Eve in Paradise Lost

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Paradise Lost and the story of Adam and Eve
Both Paradise Lost and the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis, focus on the relationship between God and man, before and after his fall. From an overall viewpoint, Milton’s poem includes plenty of detail regarding the creation and the fall of man, and the presence of Satan in the garden when compared to the biblical narrative whereby the story only covers two chapters. The analysis focuses on comparing the two texts to comprehend their perspectives on the fall of man.
One of the significant differences between the account in Genesis and Milton’s poem is the introduction. According to the start of Genesis, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” (New International Version, Genesis 1:1). However, Milton begins his work by first highlighting the fall of man and which can be viewed as the thesis of the entire piece. He states, “Of Mans First Disobedience, and the Fruit/Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tast,” (Milton Book 1).
Another difference between the two pieces is the creation of the devil. In the book of Genesis, focus is put on the creation of man and the entire universe, God taking a rest in the 7th day in addition to man’s disobedience (New International Version, Genesis 1). However, in Milton’s poem, he includes the creation of the devil, his incestuous relationship with his daughter, sin, and the product of their relationship, death. He states, “Dear Daughter, since thou claim’st me for thy Sire, /And my fair Son here showst me, the dear pledge,” (Milton Book II).

In other words, the book of Genesis does not include details of the creation of the devil and his incestuous relationship.
As mentioned earlier, the analysis focuses on comparing the two texts to comprehend their perspectives on the fall of man. Paradise Lost by John Milton features or rather attempts to expound on Adam and Eve’s story such that there exists certain differences between the two. Two main significant differences between the two texts entail the introduction of both texts and the creation of the devil and his family in Milton’s story.
Works Cited
Milton, John. “Paradise Lost; Paradise Regained; Samson Agonistes”. New York: Collier Books, 1962. Print.
New International Version. Bible Gateway, www.biblegateway.com. Accessed 17 Dec. 2018.