One element of the epic genre that is not present in Paradise Lost is a grand and heroic protagonist. In most epics, the main character is a heroic figure who embodies noble qualities and undertakes great feats or quests. However, in Paradise Lost, the protagonist is Satan, who is portrayed as a complex and morally ambiguous figure rather than a heroic character. Therefore, the traditional heroic figure that is typically associated with the epic genre is absent in Paradise Lost.
