The opening of book one of Paradise Lost is considered by many readers to be the most powerful and moving of the twelve books in this
epic poem. Satan, the arch-fiend, is the central character in this book.
Analyze the character of Satan in the excerpt from Paradise Lost. Does
Milton make him a sympathetic character? Can you see Satan's point of
view? Give examples from the text to support your response.

Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain’ to rest 1. part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a experts have spent time researching how different the teenage brain is from adults’ brains, when they are actually more similar than different. b teenagers often engage in risky behavior to fulfill the narrative they have been told about how teenagers are supposed to behave. c explanations for why teenagers engage in risky behavior have been overly focused on brain development, rather than their natural need to explore the world. d teenagers’ risky behavior is influenced by the combined effects of their hormone levels and their brain development.