When discussing Joseph Addison we can conclude that he has the general mindset of those of the eighteenth century. This general mindset focused on particular morals, the aspect of nature, and social commentary. He focused his reviews heavily pertaining to the true and false wit. True wit and false wit focus on the findings of similarities and those of distinction, which involves judgement. The true wit primarily found the similarities between particular ideas and was superior to everything else. The moral aspect tied in on the religious points within the eighteenth century as well. Addison, along with other eighteenth century writers enjoyed making the remarks to those writings that were based on the religious aspects. At this time, writings
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I also felt that Milton was careful in the aspects that he used within “Paradise Lost.” Milton did not throw aspects that were not accurate to his particular writing. He watched what he said very carefully in the fact that he could not be accused of making the wrong and/or false accusations. He still heavily relied on the true story of which comes from the Bible up until the fall of Adam and Eve. This leads to not agreeing completely with the way that Addison chose to approach Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” however, in certain inferences agreements were made. In Addison’s essay speaking about the characters, I did particularly agree with Addison when he stated, “Milton was so sensible of this Defect in the subject of his Poem, and of the few characters it would afford him, that he has brought in to it two Actors of a shadowy and Fictitious Nature, in the Persons of Sin and Death, by which means he has wrought into the Body of his Fable very beautiful and well invented Allegory” (#273, page 563). Milton really did a fine job displaying his characters throughout “Paradise Lost” he truly kept them to character like most people would have pictured or viewed the in particular characters. This does happen to be something that I think Addison should have focused on when writing “The Spectator.” The characters are the most important part of “Paradise Lost,” therefore, if aspects of the …show more content…
Addison praises the fact that Milton really uses his mind to make the very important inputs of nature within his writing. Addison states, “Milton’s chief Talent, and indeed his distinguishing Excellence, lies in the Sublimity of his Thoughts” ( #279, page 587). Addison refers to this as an excellent part of Milton’s work, because it is different than those of other writers. It also happens to be very unique which is important when it comes to the topic of sentiments. Milton fills his work with sentimental values, and I do agree that this a type of work that should have been focused on sentimental aspects. I like how Addison praises this portion of Milton’s work because it is one aspect that is very important. Addison also goes on to praise the fact that Milton truly avoids the parts that were not needed in the heroic poem. These two important things to avoid included “unnatural” suspects, and “mean and vulgar” aspects within the work (#279, page 588). Compared to others who have been criticised such as Milton has been, Milton truly had a work that was well done on many of the sentiment
I also felt that Milton was careful in the aspects that he used within “Paradise Lost.” Milton did not throw aspects that were not accurate to his particular writing. He watched what he said very carefully in the fact that he could not be accused of making the wrong and/or false accusations. He still heavily relied on the true story of which comes from the Bible up until the fall of Adam and Eve. This leads to not agreeing completely with the way that Addison chose to approach Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” however, in certain inferences agreements were made. In Addison’s essay speaking about the characters, I did particularly agree with Addison when he stated, “Milton was so sensible of this Defect in the subject of his Poem, and of the few characters it would afford him, that he has brought in to it two Actors of a shadowy and Fictitious Nature, in the Persons of Sin and Death, by which means he has wrought into the Body of his Fable very beautiful and well invented Allegory” (#273, page 563). Milton really did a fine job displaying his characters throughout “Paradise Lost” he truly kept them to character like most people would have pictured or viewed the in particular characters. This does happen to be something that I think Addison should have focused on when writing “The Spectator.” The characters are the most important part of “Paradise Lost,” therefore, if aspects of the …show more content…
Addison praises the fact that Milton really uses his mind to make the very important inputs of nature within his writing. Addison states, “Milton’s chief Talent, and indeed his distinguishing Excellence, lies in the Sublimity of his Thoughts” ( #279, page 587). Addison refers to this as an excellent part of Milton’s work, because it is different than those of other writers. It also happens to be very unique which is important when it comes to the topic of sentiments. Milton fills his work with sentimental values, and I do agree that this a type of work that should have been focused on sentimental aspects. I like how Addison praises this portion of Milton’s work because it is one aspect that is very important. Addison also goes on to praise the fact that Milton truly avoids the parts that were not needed in the heroic poem. These two important things to avoid included “unnatural” suspects, and “mean and vulgar” aspects within the work (#279, page 588). Compared to others who have been criticised such as Milton has been, Milton truly had a work that was well done on many of the sentiment