Question

What is Milton's main purpose or theme of his epic poem

Answer 1

John Milton's "Paradise Lost" is considered to be one of the greatest English works. Milton was a Classic student and emulate the likes of Holmer and Virgil in creating his epic poem.
Milton's main source for "Paradise Lost" was basic Catholic teachings at the time.

The main purpose or theme of Milton's "Paradise Lost" is 'Man's first disobedience' in which he narrated the disobedience by Adam and Eve, why and how it happened. This theme was stated in the first words of the epic.