The Bower of Bliss

The Bower of Bliss, from John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," is a lush, seductive paradise representing temptation and indulgence. It’s a beautiful, enchanting garden filled with pleasures that lure Adam and Eve away from their divine innocence. The bower symbolizes self-gratification and the allure of worldly pleasures that can lead humans astray from their moral and spiritual responsibilities. Its vivid imagery highlights the contrast between divine purity and tempting earthly delights, emphasizing how desire and temptation can cloud judgment and lead to downfall.