Explain On His Blindness as a poem of hope and faith
Explain On His Blindness as a poem of hope and faith
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John Milton was a religious man. A lot of his poems reflect his belief in Christianity. The poem On His Blindness also depicts his hope and faith. In the first stanza, we find that the poet is restless and remorseful because his only talent (writing poetry to serve humanity) is useless because he is blind now.
However in the second stanza, his restlessness is reduced and he seems to be doubtful. In the third stanza, he is relieved because of his faith in God and His mercy. He believes that God does not need his talent. The one who bears his problems (as the poet is bearing his blindness) also serves God.
The poet cites the example of angels just stand and wait for orders of God. According to the poet those angels are serving God and like them, he is also serving Him. Thus in the end, the hope of poet is regained.
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