First 26 lines of Paradise lost is important. It sets the tone, presents the theme, and experiments with convention.
Milton uses these lines to serve his own purpose. We call it invocation.
Word Meanings
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disobedience - refusal to obey someone in authority
forbidden - not allowed
mortal - subject to death
woe - sorrow
restore - bring back
chaos - disorder
delight - please greatly
brook - a small stream
oracle - prophet
intend - plan
soar - take flight
pursue - run after
brooding - hatching
abyss - a deep opening
illumin - light up
providence - protective care of God
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