Why was Absalom unwilling to revolt against his father Absalom is the main character in Dryden s - Absalom and Achitophel He is the son of King David He loves his father and respects him He is brave and kind At first he does not want to fight for the crown His heart is not ready for revolt Many things stop him from rebelling Fatherly Love Absalom truly loves his father David David gives him everything he wants Absalom knows that David is kind wise and loving So he feels grateful He says that David would give him the crown if he could He does not want to hurt his father His deep love stops him from fighting against David Respect for the King Absalom respects David as a good king He knows that David rules with peace and mercy David is fair and does not enjoy war Absalom believes