From paradise lost by john milton the mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. what matter where, if i be still the same, and what i should be, all but less than he whom thunder hath made greater? here at least we shall be free; . . in what way are the ideas expressed by satan fitting for the hero of an epic poem? he finds himself stronger after a battle and imposes his will on others. he complies with the will of heaven and sacrifices himself. he stands up against his punishment and asserts himself courageously. he finds a place to be free to think for himself.