Read the lines from book 1 of paradise lost. fall'n cherub, to be weak is miserable doing or suffering: but of this be sure, to do aught good never will be our task, but ever to do ill our sole delight, as being the contrary to his high will whom we resist. who is meant to be the speaker in these lines? satan beelzebub adam milton

The character meant to be the speaker in these lines is: Satan.

Explanation:

Paradise Lost" is an epic poem in blank verse by English author John Milton. It tells the story of the Fall - Adam and Eve's sin that cost them paradise. Satan is introduced early in the poem. He is the leader of the fallen angels, the ones who rebelled against God. A rational character - at least at first - Satan uses his intelligence to corrupt humankind. He would rather reign in Hell than be a servant in Heaven. As he says,

Fall'n cherub, to be weak is miserable,

Doing or suffering: but of this be sure,

To do aught good never will be our task,

But ever to do ill our sole delight,

As being the contrary to his high will

Whom we resist. [...]

Out of our evil seek to bring forth good,

Our labor must be to p.ervert that end

Note: I had to spell p.ervert this way because wouldn't let me post it. It is considered a bad word.

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