Milton's Paradise LostCritics of the Romantic period claimed that John Milton was unconsciously allied with the forces of evil. In Paradise Lost, the stories of Milton's "Devils & Hell" are much more elaborate and impressive than those of "Angels & God". Hell and Satan are largely depicted while the reader is treated to brief, inconclusive glimpses of Heaven. The apparent dichotomy is explained by William Blake: "The reason why Milton wrote in chains when he wrote about Angels and Gods, and in freedom when he wrote about Devils and Hell, is because he was a true poet and of the Devil's Party without knowing it. » Milton's adherence to orthodox views resulted in an uninspired portrait of Heaven. Hell, on the other hand, was very developed; the vivid images of the volcanic and desolate terrain gave hell a real ambiance. Milton described Hell as a “lake of fire” (280) and commented on the “floods and whirlwinds of tumultuous fire” (77). He indicated that darkness emerges in place of light: “No light, but rather visible darkness” (63). Devils, especially Satan, were characterized in more detail than angels or God. The first two Paradise Lost books featured the fallen angels' debate regarding their future plans. As a “true poet,” Milton sought to appeal to the emotions of his readers. Man's natural inclination toward evil inspired Milton's powerful description of hell, as opposed to his unimaginative vision of heaven. Milton held strongly unsympathetic views toward tyrannical authorities. He created many pamphlets to protest the rule of unjust rulers such as King Charles I. Blake suggested that Milton's opposition to tyranny also applied to the authority of God. Both Satan and Milton expressed similar rebellious feelings. In Paradise Lost, Satan speaks of God's unjust rule, which parallels Milton's philosophy regarding the tyrannical princes and kings of his day. For example, Satan tells his disciples: “All is not lost; the invincible Will / And the study of revenge, immortal hatred / And the courage to never submit or give in” (106-108).