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Literary critic Donald Bush said this of Paradise Lost: "Its characterization of Satan is one of the supreme achievements of world literature." Clearly Satan is the villain of the poem. Is he more than that? Do you feel any admiration or sympathy for him as you read? Write an essay in which you present and defend your analysis of the character of Satan in Paradise Lost. Consider both positive and negative aspects of his character. In your essay, explain how your view of Satan influences your interpretation of Paradise Lost itself.