In Absalom and Achitophel, King Charles II is allegorical representation of ____.
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A.
King Josiah
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B.
King David
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C.
King Solomon
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D.
King Amon
Correct Answer:
B. King David
Explanation:
The correct answer is King David. In John Dryden's political satire Absalom and Achitophel, the author utilizes biblical allegory to address the 17th-century Exclusion Crisis. King Charles II is represented by the biblical King David, while his illegitimate son, the Duke of Monmouth, is depicted as Absalom. The poem parallels the biblical rebellion against David to the real-world efforts by the Earl of Shaftesbury (Achitophel) to alter the royal succession in England.
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