From Paradise Lost by John Milton The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven. What matter where, if I be still the same, And what I should be, all but less than he Whom thunder hath made greater? Here at least We shall be free; . . .
In what way are the ideas expressed by Satan fitting for the hero of an epic poem?


He finds himself stronger after a battle and imposes his will on others.

He complies with the will of Heaven and sacrifices himself.

He stands up against his punishment and asserts himself courageously.

He finds a place to be free to think for himself.