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Read the following excerpt from an article by a literary critic.
Because of his preoccupation with the mysteries of God,
John Milton breaks from the epic tradition in his
masterpiece, Paradise Lost. Gone is the usual focus on a
single, human hero, which had defined epics in Europe
from The Iliad to Beowulf.
Which statement most accurately identifies the theme that the critic is
discussing and the historical context that affects the theme?
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A. The theme is The Iliad and Beowulf, and the historical context is
Milton's break from them.
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B. The theme is Paradise Lost, and the historical context is prior epic
poetry: The lliad and Beowulf.
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C. The theme is the mysteries of God, and the historical context is
the epic tradition in Europe,
D. The theme is the epic hero, and the historical context is the focus
on a single, human hero.
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Answer:

B. The theme is Paradise Lost, and the historical context is prior epic

poetry: The lliad and Beowulf.

Explanation:

The author of this article deals with John Milton's most notable work "Paradise Lost".

This particular excerpt shows differences between this work and earlier traditional epic poetry; most notably, the difference in the focus of the poetry.

"The Iliad" and "Beowulf" represent boundaries of one historical period of almost 1500 years and main representatives of the features of traditional epic poetry.

Having abandoned these features, Milton, with his work, became the theme of this critic, making b) the correct answer.

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