I also thought this quote was very interesting in Good Omens. I think this quote is very symbolic towards Paradise Lost as well as in Good Omens. It reminded me of the commonly used response "was it worth it?" when you get into some sort of trouble. While Good Omens does make light of the fact that Adam seems to think that it's always worth it, it also demonstrates the temptation that is Eve. The apple obviously symbolizes the actual fall of man, and subsequent "falls" that follow. However, it also represents Eve. Adam gives in to evil only because Eve begs him to after she ate from the tree. Apparently Eve was worth it to Adam. Perhaps the apple, that is Eve, is always worth it to Adam because he gets such joy in "eating" it. Eve completed Adam's life, granting him happiness and love. So maybe love is the underlying theme in this quotation. Perhaps love, according to Good Omens, is always worth getting into trouble for. Love conquers all, right?
I'm kind of just working through my thoughts here with this one...what do you guys think?
Kellie M.
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