PPSCFPSCNTSPakistan govt jobs
- Subject
- Ages, era, periodenglish-literature-mcqs › ages-era-period
- Published
- 22 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
In John Dryden's satirical poem "Absalom and Achitophel," which historical figure is symbolized by the character Absalom?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
In Dryden's allegory, Absalom represents the Duke of Monmouth, who was the illegitimate son of King Charles II and a central figure in the political conflicts that inspired the poem. Other characters symbolize different historical personalities, but Absalom specifically stands for the Duke of Monmouth.
More Ages, era, period MCQs
Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.Which monarch was removed from the English throne during the Glorious Revolution of 1688?
- 2.Which play written by Christopher Marlowe depicted the historical events of the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572?
- 3.Christopher Marlowe's play 'Tamburlaine the Great' is inspired by the life of which historical Asian conqueror?
- 4.In Christopher Marlowe's play, what is the name of the central character known as the Jew of Malta?
- 5.Christopher Marlowe’s poem 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love' starts with the line 'Come live with me and be my love.' Which other English poet is known for writing a well-known poem that begins with the same phrase?