# John Milton — A Vindication of the Rights of Woman character guide

> John Milton in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Milton

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Poet whose portrayal of Eve is analyzed in the argument for equality.

## In the story

### [A Vindication of the Rights of Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/a-vindication-of-the-rights-of-woman)

Referenced for his portrayal of Eve and women's subordinate role.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/i)

Referenced indirectly through allusion to 'ashes still preach peace' (likely Milton's Areopagitica).

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/ii)

Quoted for his depiction of Eve's submissive obedience; his inconsistency is noted.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_vindication_of_the_rights_of_woman_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in the endnotes.

## Links

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