How is Zimri an Unqualified Ruler?

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How is Zimri an unqualified ruler In Absalom and Achitophel Dryden - shows Zimri as a foolish and unfit leader He uses satire to laugh at Zimri s character Zimri is not serious not stable and always makes wrong choices He represents the Duke of Buckingham Dryden uses this character to warn people about such weak and careless leaders Changeable Nature Zimri is always changing Dryden says he is A man so various that he seemed to be Not one but all mankind's epitome He tries many jobs but fails in all One day he is a chemist the next day a fiddler or a poet He cannot stay in one place or focus on one goal Wrong Opinions Zimri is stiff in opinions always in the wrong He holds strong beliefs but they are foolish He never listens to good advice This makes him dangerous A ruler must take

wise decisions but Zimri follows his pride and bad ideas Love for Fun Zimri loves women drinking and fun He wastes money and time Dryden says Zimri is Blest madman who could every hour employ With something new to wish or to enjoy He enjoys every hour He does not care about the country or the people No Leadership Skills Zimri tries to form groups to get power But he cannot lead anyone People do not trust him Even when he makes parties he could ne er be chief Dryden shows that Zimri is not strong brave or wise enough to rule In short Zimri is shown as a silly and weak man He plays many roles but fails in all He cannot think deeply or act wisely Dryden makes fun of him to teach that such people should never become rulers A real leader must be firm honest and responsible

Absalom and Achitophel

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How is Zimri an Unqualified Ruler?

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