I was unable to get to the library to get the books on Reserve, but upon reading Books XI and XII I was having some difficulty with the passages. I did not understand the connection as to why God felt as though Adam needed to see the future. If there was no way of changing the future and everything was already predestined, then why further expose this world of sin and evil to Adam. Further, I was curious to know why Eve could not come along with Adam and Michael. Again, I see this continous pattern where women appear to be not as important as the men. Both Adam and Eve were to be the father and mother of humankind, so shouldn't Eve have a right to see what her wrong doing has brought upon Earth.
The only understanding I can take from these last two readings is the idea of repentance. Milton shows Adam all the evil that will enter the world and expresses through the archangel Michael that obedience to God is vital. This because only repentance and obedience towards God will provide humans with everlasting, glorious life in Heaven with God.
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