In Paradise Lost, which figure is the central embodiment of rebellion against God?

• A. The rebellion of Satan against God
• B. The creation of the world
• C. The mission of Gabriel
• D. The resolution of Adam and Eve's sin

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is identifying who truly stands as the figure of rebellion against God. Satan, the fallen angel who initiates the revolt in Heaven, is Milton’s central symbol of rebellious defiance. His pride and decision to oppose the divine order set the epic’s conflict in motion and drive much of the action—from his temptations to aiming to corrupt humanity. The creation of the world refers to a divine act rather than a person echoing rebellion; the mission of Gabriel represents obedience and heavenly messaging; and the resolution of Adam and Eve’s sin concerns humanity’s fall and the path toward redemption, not rebellion.