In John Dryden's poem 'Absalom and Achitophel,' who does the character Achitophel represent in historical context?

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Explanation

Achitophel in Dryden's poem symbolizes the advisor who counseled Absalom, King David's rebellious son. He is not David's son himself, nor a judge or Bathsheba's first spouse.

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In John Dryden's poem 'Absalom and Achitophel,' who does the character Achitophel represent in historical context?

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