The belief exhibited here that the male is superior to the female and therefore the female should be subservient can be seen as a reflection of Milton’s society which was outwardly sexist. This very first image of Eve that Milton portrays shows Eve to be a subservient woman who is not as strong, spiritual, or as intelligent as her husband, which is distinctly sexist. He also overhears Adam telling Eve that God must be infinitely good and that they only have one simple rule to follow, which is do not eat from the Tree of Knowledge, and Eve agrees completely. Satan points out these differences almost immediately after seeing them for the first time.
Adam is strong and curious while Eve appears to be timid and sweet. Satan sees the pair in Paradise and states “For contemplation he and velour formed / For softness she and sweet attractive grace” (4.295-296). Milton introduces Adam and Eve in book four.
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