In John Milton’s "Paradise Lost," what significant event takes place right after Eve consumes the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge?

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The natural world suffers immediate harm due to Eve’s disobedience.Satan is instantly affected by Eve’s act of eating the fruit.Raphael is promptly injured as a result of Eve’s choice.Abdiel quickly escapes from the assembly of the Rebel Angels.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. Eve’s act of eating the forbidden fruit causes immediate damage to nature itself. The other options are incorrect because Satan, Raphael, and Abdiel do not experience any immediate harm or reaction following Eve’s transgression.