GROUP WORK ON BOOK II:

THE DEBATE IN HELL:

Determine the three readings:  innocent, experienced, and organized innocent interpretations of each speech from the devils: 

GROUP 1:  MOLOCH’s WAR  (lines 50-115)

-Why would John Milton allow the fallen angels / devils to conduct a senatorial debate about their future course of action?  Why make it seem that they are governed by democracy?  (See line 35-40)

Experienced reading of Moloch’s war:

Innocent reading of Moloch’s war:

Organized Innocent reading of Moloch’s war (focus on 105-108):

GROUP 2:  BELIAL’S PEACE  (lines 120-226)

-Focus on the introduction to the speech (line 107-117) and the quotation tag at the end of his speech (lines 226-228)

Experienced reading of Belial’s peace for an improved Hell:

Innocent reading of Belial’s peace for an improved Hell::

Organized Innocent reading of Belial’s peace for an improved Hell:

GROUP 3:  MAMMON (lines 230-285)

Experienced reading of Mammon’s peace for personal freedom in Hell:

Innocent reading of Mammon’s peace for personal freedom in Hell:

Organized Innocent reading of Mammon’s peace for personal freedom in Hell:

GROUP 4:  BEEZLEBUB  (line 310-390)

(Focus on line 375-385)

Experienced reading of Beezlebub’s speech to deceive man:

Innocent reading of Beezlebub’s speech to deceive man:

Organized innocent reading of Beezlebub’s speech to deceive man:

GROUP 5:  SATAN  (line 390-467)

Experienced reading of Satan’s speech “to deliver the devils from Hell”:

Innocent  reading of Satan’s speech “to deliver the devils from Hell:

Organized Innocent reading of Satan’s speech “to deliver the devils from Hell: