The hierarchy that exists in this poem explains how Eve was brought to her fall and what caused her to fall. The poem presents the idea that Eve is entirely to blame for the fall, but also expresses that many outside influences caused Eve's fall. Because of Satan's temptations, Eve's desire for freedom and equality, and a deteriorating relationship, Eve was led to fall for many reasons. Paradise Lost argues that because of the control of men and the restrictions that women face, Eva is not truly left without a choice. Regardless of the circumstances, it seems that Eve's destiny was to fall