“So Shall the World Goe On”: A Providentialist Reading of Books Eleven and Twelve ofParadise Lost

A Critical Analysis of Reading Comprehension Tactics: Theoretical and Educational Implications

“…Due to the significant diversity in learners' interests, talents, and learning styles, it is necessary for instruction to be differentiated. Implementing individualised teaching effectively fosters an increased feeling of students' involvement, selfefficacy, and excitement for learning (Hillier, 2011). The development of a sincere love of reading is crucial for students to successfully traverse their higher level content-based courses.…”

Prophesying the Bible: The Improvisation of Scripture in Books 11 and 12 of Paradise Lost

“…This transformation of death from horrific to beatific exemplifies the process of enlightenment through prophetic turning, and the pivotal role of the lazar‐house episode in this process shows Michael creatively improvising stepping‐stones that prepare Adam to understand—and have faith in—the Son's eventual triumph over death. Indeed, Russell M. Hillier draws on a range of criticism to argue that bringing good out of evil in this way is “foundational to the metaphysical and ethical structure of Milton's poem” (“‘So Shall the World Goe On'” 620). This model of prophetic turning is how Michael teaches Adam to face an uncertain future, even if the model brings with it certain difficulties.…”

“…For a recent articulation of the idea that Adam's education serves as a focus of the final two books, see Hillier, “‘So Shall the World Goe On,’” who argues that “ the nature of Christ's victory … poses the decisive interpretive struggle for Adam” (614). On the idea that interpretation is a key aspect of Adam's education, see also Entzminger 72‐90.…”

“…Entzminger notes that part of Michael's task is to dismiss “the military fallacy, the assertion that might makes right” (82). See also Hillier, “‘So Shall the World Goe On'” 617‐20.…”