Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
8-1948
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Department
English
Degree Program
English, MA
Committee Chair
Kain, Richard M.
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Hassold, Ernest C.
Subject
Milton, John, 1608-1674; Samson Agonistes (Milton, John)
Abstract
The criticism of Milton's Samson Agonistes has generally centered about interpretation of its autobiographical content and the interpretation of its classical form. The aim of this thesis is to show the relation of the inner, psychological form to the Puritan tradition. The biblical story from which Samson was derived, Judges 13-16, offers little to the scholar in understanding the psychological impetus of Samson. It is mainly a treatment of a pagan narrative demonstrating the snares inherent in trusting a woman with secrets. Samson finally regains his strength and pulls down the temple at Gaza and the narrative ends.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Milton Gerald, "Milton's religious attitude in Samson Agonistes." (1948). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2015.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/2015
