In John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost , the issue of who is to blame

fall of man is one that for the most part can be interpreted from a

reading of book IX. Based on the text, Eve played a larger role in the

to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and Adam's

more passive in that he simply followed the wishes of Eve. When

sorted out later in the story, it becomes clear that Adam and Eve were

After an extended visit from the angel Raphael at which time he

explained in great detail to Adam the dangers of falling into temptation

disobeying God's will, Adam is faced with a problem. The problem is that

wants to split up for the day and Adam knows that this is a bad idea,

particularly after the dream that she has described to him. They argue

consents to her will. This yielding is very similar to EveÕs yielding to

is that the two of the are equally at fault for the fall of man, because

about Adam. She decides to convince him to eat the apple as well so that

battle. Battle is precisely what she walks into, and Adam is clearly

The danger lies, yet lies within his power;

For God towards thee hath done his part: do thine.(9,343-379)

Us both securer than thus warned thou seemÕst,

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