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The Poetry of John Milton

“Samson Agonistes” differs from its source material, the Biblical book of “Judges,” in what way(s) ?

“Samson Agonistes” differs from its source material, the Biblical book of “Judges,” in what way(s) ?

A. In “Samson,” Harapha is Samson’s enemy, but he is not in “Judges.”
B. In “Samson,” Samson is a Jew, but he is not in “Judges.”
C. In “Samson,” Samson marries the Woman of Timnah, but not in “Judges.”
D. In “Samson,” Samson never worships Dagon, but he does in “Judges.”

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The Poetry of John Milton

In “Samson Agonistes,” the Chorus describes the approaching Dalila as beautifully and lavishly dressed to better seduce Samson. This is interesting because ?

In “Samson Agonistes,” the Chorus describes the approaching Dalila as beautifully and lavishly dressed to better seduce Samson. This is interesting because ?

A. the Chorus has just stated it hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
B. Samson hates this kind of lavish, external beauty.
C. Dalila usually dresses in a more understated Puritan manner.
D. Samson is blind.

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The Poetry of John Milton