Q: Zimri, Duke of Buckingham, is a character appearing in Dryden's:
a) Absolem and Achitophel
b) Waller and Denham
c) Antony and Cleopatra
d) Conquest of Granada
Correct answer: a) Absolem and Achitophel
Zimri Character in Absolem and Achitophel
The poem is an allegorical, mock-heroic epic and also a political satire. The poem was written during a time of political turmoil. In the poem, the character of Zimri is based on the Duke of Buckingham. The poem "Absalom and Achitophel", is based on a political event there is also a personal attack. And Dryden had highly ridiculed Zimri or else Duke of Buckingham’s character. He was a poet, dramatist and also a politician. In the above extract with his dramatic language, the poet criticizes the character of Zimri though it sounds like praise. Here the poet presents different aspects of his life for example his occupations, lifestyle, his reactions, likes, dislikes, his attitudes towards people and the way he spends money. This extract from Absalom and Achitophel brings the theme of a man must be rational and guided by reason as they have a greater social and moral responsibility towards others in society.
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