e creator of man and kept this in control with three mighty powers. The first power was omnipotence, which is being all-powerful. God's second power was that of omnipresent, which is the ability to be present everywhere at the same time. The third mighty power of God was being omniscient, which is the ability to know all things. A holy light so utterly powerful, he cannot be approached surrounded God. God displayed the power of omnipotence in full when he was able to cast Satan's legion of angels out of Heaven into Hell. The angels fled over the edge of Heaven rather than face the wrath of God. God was also able to dispel all evil from Adam and Eve's way in paradise through simple prayer. This mighty power of God showed his true ability as a ruler that fights only for the well being of good and virtue in Heaven and Paradise. God used his omniscient power to play an essential role in the poem, foresee the downfall of man, and give man free will. This free will of man is what gave man freedom from God. God still had control of man, but man was able to do as he chose, whether it was good or sinful. God vows, "I form'd them free, and free they must remain, Till they enthrall themselves. God also used this freedom of choice, as a test for man, just like the angels were tested before their downfall to Hell, even though he knew the outcome would be sin. With these great powers, and God's holiness, he is the true representation of all that is good. The mighty powers of God laid out the entire outcome of the poem to the reader, showing grace and virtue overcoming all evil. The second key character introduced by Milton is The Son, whose powers and abilities are used to contradict the sin and evil throughout the poem. By his powers, God declared his son to be the king of the angels in Heaven. He was mighty in battle as he led the fight against the legion of Lucifer's angels in Heaven, pursuing them in his thundering chariot towards the wall of Hea...
