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In paradise lost by John Milton,Was Eve really the cause of downfall of mankind or was it a medium through which patriarchy could flourish?
In John Milton's Paradise Lost, Eve's role in the downfall of mankind is a complex subject that intertwines themes of free will, temptation, and patriarchal constructs. Milton presents Eve as a pivotal character in the narrative of humanity's fall from grace, primarily through her decision to eat thRead more
In John Milton’s Paradise Lost, Eve’s role in the downfall of mankind is a complex subject that intertwines themes of free will, temptation, and patriarchal constructs. Milton presents Eve as a pivotal character in the narrative of humanity’s fall from grace, primarily through her decision to eat the forbidden fruit and persuade Adam to do the same. This act of disobedience is traditionally viewed as the cause of mankind’s downfall.
However, analyzing Eve’s portrayal reveals underlying patriarchal elements. Milton’s depiction of Eve reflects 17th-century attitudes toward women, emphasizing her curiosity, susceptibility to flattery, and perceived inferiority to Adam. These traits suggest that Eve’s transgression can be seen as a medium through which patriarchal ideas are reinforced. The narrative implies that Eve’s secondary creation and her subsequent fall justify male dominance and female subservience.
Thus, while Eve’s actions directly lead to the fall, Milton’s work can also be interpreted as a reflection of patriarchal ideology. The epic suggests that Eve’s role in the downfall is not merely a personal failing but a device to underscore and perpetuate existing gender hierarchies. Consequently, Eve’s portrayal serves both as a catalyst for the fall and as a means for patriarchy to assert itself.
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Patriarchy works on two levels - gender and generation. Patriarchy was a term devised by women to show that inequality in society is based on gender and males are the main culprit of women's suffering. However patriarchy operates at different extend in different context . For instance - The women ofRead more
Patriarchy works on two levels – gender and generation. Patriarchy was a term devised by women to show that inequality in society is based on gender and males are the main culprit of women’s suffering.
However patriarchy operates at different extend in different context .
For instance – The women of low caste in India are seen as objects of sexual appeasement and they are more prone to gang rapes and sexual abuse.
Whereas women’s of middle class are seen as pretty and elegant . And they are also prone to threats for dowry , violent restriction on their movement etc .
Patriarchy makes the women feel that they are born to be subservient to the males . Specifically talking about middle class women’s, they are aware of the fact that the male members of their family are dominating them but they see it as natural .
Since the upbringing of the girls happen in a way that they see males as the head and believe that there duty is to make the males happy and satisfied because they are earning for the family . Because of this thought even if a male commits violence, girls take it as a reaction to their fault not of the male .
Patriarchy is deep rooted in the society so even if some people challenge Patriarchy then also only few people will get influenced whereas most people see these change makers as arrogant to societal norms and over enthusiastic blood .
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