 | John Milton - English literature - 2003 - 1012 pages
...the almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: 260 Here we may reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition though in hell: Better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven. But wherefore let we then our faithful friends, The associates and coparmers of our... | |
 | John Milton - Poetry - 2003 - 1084 pages
...th' Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: 260 Here we may reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition though in Hell: Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav'n. But wherefore let we then our faithful friends, Th' associates and copartners of our... | |
 | Tony Childs, Jackie Moore - English literature - 2003 - 166 pages
...speaker). Here is an example of Satan speaking to the troops: ACT IV TY 13 Here we may reign secure, and in my choice To reign is worth ambition, though in hell: Better to reign in hell than serve in heav'n. (lines 261-3) • Can you see any irony in this speech? • What do you think of Satan's... | |
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Here we may reign secure ; and, in my choice, To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell : Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven. 
