Paradise Lost

[Tasha28]

Im currently studying paradise lost and im totally confused. Ive been set this essay (and its due in tomorrow!!!:bawling: ) and i don't have a clue what to write:
How does Milton use greek and Biblical ideas in the first 34 lines of paradise lost?
Help!!! im totally stuck does anyone have any good/useful suggestions?

[grace86]

When you mention Greek ideas, are you talking about the characteristics of an epic?

[grace86]

If your teacher is asking how Milton uses the characteristics of a Greek epic in his own work, first notice how in the very beginning he says "Sing, Heavenly Muse"

Homer also calls on the Muses (I think they were like goddesses/nymphs of the arts) to help him tell his story in The Iliad and Odyssey