Topic Notes

• 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 Bible to discuss actual events [...]
• How is Zimri an Unqualified Ruler?How is Zimri an unqualified ruler? Zimri is an unqualified ruler in John Dryden's (1631-1700) “Absalom and Achitophel” (1681). Dryden highlights the dangers and foolishness of an inexperienced ruler through Zimri. Here is an appropriate [...]
• 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 condemn contemporary political events. This poem describes [...]
• 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) poem "Absalom and Achitophel" (1681) is a brilliant satire. The poem uses biblical characters to represent accurate political figures in 17th-century England. [...]
• 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 a biblical figure. He represents Thomas [...]
• 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 Charles II (1660-1685) in late [...]
• 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 "The Way of the World" [...]
• Consider “Absalom and Achitophel” as a SatireWrite a note on Dryden as a satirist in the light of his poem “Absalom and Achitophel.” Or Consider “Absalom and Achitophel” as a satire. Or Give an estimate of Dryden as a satirist in [...]
• Dryden’s Art of Characterization in  “Absalom and Achitophel.”Discuss Dryden’s art of characterization in  "Absalom and Achitophel.”  "Absalom and Achitophel" (1681) by John Dryden (1631-1700) is a political satire in heroic poem form. Using biblical characters, Dryden criticized contemporary political figures and events [...]
• Dryden is Both Typical and Universal  in “Absalom and Achitophel,” In “Absalom and Achitophel,” Dryden is both typical and universal. Discuss. Or How do “Absalom and Achitophel” transcend the typical interest? John Dryden's (1631-1700) "Absalom and Achitophel" (1681) is a masterful political satire. The poem [...]
• Dryden’s Use of Irony in “Absalom and Achitophel.”Analyse Dryden’s use of irony in “Absalom and Achitophel.” "Absalom and Achitophel" (1681) is a famous satirical and ironical poem by John Dryden (1631-1700). Irony means incongruity between expectation and achievement. It uses biblical characters [...]