ENGL 220: Milton
Lecture 23 - Samson Agonistes. This introduction to Samson Agonistes focuses on a psycho-sexual reading of the poem, with particular emphasis placed on the poem's peculiar association of sexuality with violence. The characterization of Dalila and her similarity to Samson is discussed. The problems inherit in Miltonic heroism, especially self-sufficiency and the nature of heroic sacrifice, are expounded upon. (from oyc.yale.edu)
| Lecture 23 - Samson Agonistes |
| Time | Lecture Chapters |
| [00:00:00] | 1. Introduction: "Samson Agonistes" |
| [00:01:57] | 2. When Was "Samson Agonistes" Written? |
| [00:17:14] | 3. "Samson Agonistes": The Most Intense Expression of Misogyny in the Miltonic Canon |
| [00:25:38] | 4. Dalila's Dialogue |
| [00:36:42] | 5. Samson: The Nursling of God |
| References |
| Lecture 23 - Samson Agonistes Instructor: Professor John Rogers. Transcript [html]. Audio [mp3]. Download Video [mov]. |
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