How does Achitophel persuade Absalom to stand against his father?
How does Achitophel persuade Absalom to stand against his father?
Absalom and Achitophel (1681) is a political satirical poem by John Dryden (1631-1700). In this poem, Dryden uses...
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ENH 304 - Restoration and 18th Century Poetry and Drama - Exam 2024
DU 7 College
3rd Year 2021-22, Exam 2024
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Restoration and 18th Century Poetry and Drama - ENH 304
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Why was Absalom unwilling to revolt against his father?
Why was Absalom unwilling to revolt against his father?
Absalom is the main character in Dryden’s (1631-1700) “Absalom and Achitophel” (1681). He is the son of King David. He love...
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How does Dryden ridicule the contemporary English society/people in “Absalom and Achitophel?”
How does Dryden ridicule the contemporary English society/people in “Absalom and Achitophel?”
John Dryden (1631-1700) uses satire in “Absalom and Achitophel” (1681) to make fun of...
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How does Dryden use the Biblical and political allusions in “Absalom and Achitophel?”
How does Dryden use the Biblical and political allusions in “Absalom and Achitophel?”
“Absalom and Achitophel” (1681) is a political satire. John Dryden (1631-1700) uses Biblical...
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Identify the Political Personages in the poem “Absalom and Achitophel.”
Identify the political personages in the poem “Absalom and Achitophel.”
John Dryden’s (1631-1700) “Absalom and Achitophel” (1681) is a political satire. It uses Bible names to show...
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The Adverse Effects of the Popish Plot.
Describe the adverse effects of the Popish Plot.
In John Dryden's (1631-1700) satirical poem "Absalom and Achitophel" (1681), the Popish Plot serves as a stage to criticize and con...
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How is Zimri an Unqualified Ruler?
How is Zimri an unqualified ruler?
In “Absalom and Achitophel” (1681), Dryden (1631-1700) shows Zimri as a foolish and unfit leader. He uses satire to laugh at Zimri’s character....
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What is the Purpose of Dryden’s “Absalom and Achitophel?”
What is the purpose of Dryden’s “Absalom and Achitophel?”
"Absalom and Achitophel" by John Dryden (1631-1700) is a famous political poem. Written in 1681, it uses a story from the...
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What Are the Features of Restoration Comedy?
What are the features of Restoration Comedy?
Or Write a short note on Restoration Comedy.
Restoration comedy was a dramatic genre that was highly popular during the reign of King...
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The Significance of the Title “The Way of the World.”
Examine the significance of the title “The Way of the World.”
The significance of a literary title lies in the appropriateness of the story to the title. The restoration comedy "Th...
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Write a Short note on Shimei.
Write a short note on Shimei.
"Absalom and Achitophel" (1681) is a famous satirical and ironical poem by John Dryden (1631-1700). Shimei appears as a symbolic character rather than...
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