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What is the protagonist of John Hawking's "Paradise Lost" attempting to do?

  1. Rebel against his creator

  2. Find inner peace

  3. Redeem himself from evil

  4. Divine enlightenment

The correct answer is: Rebel against his creator

In "Paradise Lost," the protagonist, Satan, is attempting to rebel against his creator, God. The other options, although they may also apply to Satan's journey in the story, are not the main driving force behind his actions. Satan's ultimate goal is to gain power and overthrow God, rather than finding inner peace, redeeming himself from evil, or attaining divine enlightenment. Therefore, A is the most accurate answer.