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Essay On Qualities Of Leadership In Paradise Lost

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Satan as leader in Book I of ‘Paradise Lost’

Abstract
In the world of literature, the Satan of ‘Paradise Lost’ has been discussed in variety of ways. This study focuses on the leadership qualities of Satan shown in Book I of ‘Paradise Lost’. The study attempts to throw light on Satan’s leadership qualities, as portrayed by john Milton in his book I of ‘Paradise Lost’, in order to find that whether Satan is a true leader or selfish leader in the light of both his rhetorical speeches and the actions based on them. The analytical approach is adopted in examining the book I of the poem.
Keywords: Satan, leader, leadership,

Introduction
"To do great things is difficult; but to command great things is more difficult." (Friedrich Nietzsche) John …show more content…

Does Satan emerge as Leader in Book I of ‘Paradise Lost’?
2. What qualities of leadership does Satan show in book I of ‘Paradise Lost’?
3. What role does Satan’s oratory play in his leadership?
4. Whether Satan’s qualities of leadership prove him a true leader or selfish leader? first of all, gets up and gets himself out of that burning lake of fire to reach the dried but burnt land of Hell. This is the very first action that shows him a leader who tries to lessen his punishment and leads the other rebel angels to urge them to get the dried land of Hell. 1. "Every time you have to speak, you are auditioning for leadership." --James Humes

Literature Review
It is Milton’s masterpiece, Paradise Lost, because of which he is included besides Shakespeare, Dante, Homer and Virgil in the pantheon of world literature. Satan, the most discussed character of Paradise Lost, although failed in his self launched war against the tyranny of God and in result was thrown into the deep abyss of Hell yet he emerges as a leader in Book I of Paradise Lost who urged and made the rebel angels ready once again for the war against God by showing his qualities as a great leader. Satan has always been an intriguing character to literary scholars and

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