Paradise Lost

Satan Vs Sawyer

Paradise Lost ' by John Milton , is an epic poem of twelve books , about Adam and Eve and Satan , the anti-hero . Satan is called as the anti-hero because he is the protagonist , the central character of the story but he doesn 't play any heroic part , instead , he plans to rule the Hell and fight against God . Satan says , Better to reign in hell , than serve in heav 'n (I . 263 . This shows his evil motives and his determination to be a leader , even in hell . The Columbia Encyclopedia , Sixth Edition

br defines the term anti-hero as anti-hero - principal character of a modern literary or dramatic work who lacks the attributes of the traditional protagonist or hero . The anti-hero 's lack of courage honesty , or grace , his weaknesses and confusion , often reflect modern man 's ambivalence toward traditional moral and social virtues ' Satan truly falls into the category of being called an anti-hero . He has many leadership qualities , bravery , strength and determination but he uses his traits for evil motives which makes him an anti-hero

Another character that has a striking resemblance with Satan is the character of Sawyer from the epic television series , Lost . Although the name of the character is `James Ford ' he prefers himself being called as Sawyer and most of the people around him know him as Sawyer . He is one of the leading characters in the television series , Lost , but does not majorly play the part of a hero . He is shrewd , conniving , selfish...