In the biblical Book of Genesis, the serpent (thought by many to be Satan himself) began his manipulative plan to separate man from God by flattering Eve. He told her how beautiful she was and that every creature admired her. Satan then added that she was beautiful, but only one man was able to admire her. Why only one, when she should be seen as a "Goddess among God"(547)? The serpent's deceptive motive had progressed from Eve is very beautiful to Eve is a Goddess. Now, who wouldn't be overwhelmed to hear something like that?
             Eve, who the snake's flattering words had not totally swayed, realized an important fact: the snake could talk. She asked the snake how he could speak, as she was aware that on creation day, God had made all beasts "mute to all articulate sound"(557). Eve's question alone helped to set up the snake's argument. First, the serpent swooned Eve once more by reminding her of how beautiful she was. His persuasive words gave Eve reason to believe that the snake truly thought she was "Sovran of Creatures, universal Dame"(612). Then the serpent reminded Eve that she was royalty, and since he was below her, he would answer her questions as she wished. Eve was lead to believe that she was in control of the situation, and all of her questions were to be answered. This false logic stuck with Eve throughout Satan's argument, even when she was far from being in control.
             The serpent began to answer the question as he said that he used to be like all other beasts. His only thoughts were that of food and sex. This all changed when he saw this beautiful tree with "fruit of fairest colors mixt"(577). The smell of the fruit was so wonderful. After tasting the apples of the tree, the serpent's hunger and thirst were quenched. The tree branches were high, so the snake had to wind his way around the trunk. Eve was wary of reaching the obviously out-of-reach branches, but the snake assured Eve that she could reach the fruit. Afte...