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... tion of the Philistines and the Son's victory over Satan reveal pos- sibilities not realized in history , suggesting the hope that the people of England might one day succeed . For Milton , the cause for which he fought remained viable ...
... tion of the Philistines and the Son's victory over Satan reveal pos- sibilities not realized in history , suggesting the hope that the people of England might one day succeed . For Milton , the cause for which he fought remained viable ...
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... tion be effected by a man who will be tried , die , and rise again to Heaven , Christ fulfills the divine will , and his fortitude is his patience in the face of temptation . " Like Samson , he combines active and passive heroism ...
... tion be effected by a man who will be tried , die , and rise again to Heaven , Christ fulfills the divine will , and his fortitude is his patience in the face of temptation . " Like Samson , he combines active and passive heroism ...
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... tion that provides the hero with the spiritual fortitude necessary to be a suffering martyr , an action that also goads him out of his despair so that he can resume his former valor . In one ironic ac- tion , Samson makes a final ransom ...
... tion that provides the hero with the spiritual fortitude necessary to be a suffering martyr , an action that also goads him out of his despair so that he can resume his former valor . In one ironic ac- tion , Samson makes a final ransom ...
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