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What sets Milton's muse, Urania, apart from the classical muses?
Urania resides far 'above' instead of Olympus.
What is the primary purpose of the first twenty-six lines of Milton's poem?
To create the sensation that something grand is about to begin.
How does Milton create a sense of weight in the opening lines?
By utilizing long heavy monosyllables at the end of the lines.
What do the phrases 'O spirit who dost prefer' and 'What in me is dark' suggest in Milton's poem?
A direct suggestion of deep spiritual preparation.
What does the allusion to 'Dove-like sat'st brooding' refer to in Milton's poem?
The creation of the world itself.
How does Milton connect the macro-cosmic creation of the world to the micro-cosmic self of the poet in the text?
By referring to a greater Man who symbolizes the Saviour.
Explore how John Milton diverges from classical conventions in his portrayal of the muse, Urania, as a heavenly entity far above Olympus. Understand why this deviation reflects the elevated subject matter of Milton's work, which transcends typical classical epics.
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