When first reading the excerpt of Paradise Lost by John Milton, it was difficult for me to interpret, however after discussing it in class, my understanding of the story came to be despite Milton’s use of wicked actions and ideals in the story. It explains the relationship of the unholy trinity, Satan who takes the role of a king, Sin who takes the role of Satan’s daughter and mother of Death, and Death who takes the role of being the son of Satan and Sin. As the story progresses Satan and Death battle over who will be the one to rule. However, Satan realizes that his death cannot be avoided and he will soon be put to an end. Satan then takes the fatherly figure and promises to Death that he will have unlimited access to the world of sinners and he can kill as he chooses. Which in irony, still ends in death.

This reminds of a modern-day manga called Deathnote. In this manga, a young teenage male, named Light discovers a book which has to the ability to cause immediate death for those whose name is written in it. Light believes this opportunity gives him the power to restore balance in the world by killing those who have committed crimes. However, once again death is inevitable. Light believes he can rule over and challenges Ryuk (the death god). Almost similar to Satan and Death’s battle. Light forgets that he doesn’t hold as much power as Ryuk who could kill him instantly. Light dies throughout the manga and shows how Paradise Lost and Deathnote relate. Those who do bad things even with some intentions of doing good will certainly be punished in some way.