book 2

Satan is very amusing in the passage, he ponders the impossible. The passage states, "Satan, their chief, undertakes alone the voyage, is honored and applauded." This is referring to the possibility of another battle with heaven. It's so amusing that the fallen angels would select Satan after he led them straight to hell before. But it's hilarious that Satan would take this cursed position yet again. It makes many wonder if Satan is insane or truly enjoying his damned eternity.  Maybe he believes he can achieve since here is no where left to fall.