Who guards the gates of Hell in, Milton's 'Paradise Lost'?
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A.
Death
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B.
Gabriel
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C.
Moloch
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D.
Sin
Correct Answer:
D. Sin
Explanation:
In John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost, the character of Sin is the guardian of the entrance to Hell. As the daughter of Satan, she emerged fully formed from his head during his time in Heaven. She is described as having the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a serpent, with Hell Hounds encircling her waist that retreat into her womb to consume her internal organs. Consequently, option (d) is the correct choice.
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