ABSALOM AND ACHITOPHEL BY JOHN DRYDEN.

        Hello readers! 

    I'm Jagruti Vala and I'm a student of English department, MKBU.

    In this blog I want to share JOHN DRYDEN'S famous poem ABSALOM AND ACHITOPHEL.

  -Assigned by Dilip Barad sir.

  

     QUESTION:-

   1. Can you find any political satire worth comparing with this (Absalom and Achitophel) poem written in contemporary times? If so, write about it. What sort of difference you see while comparing both political satires.

    ANSWER:-

               <<<INTRODUCTION:->>>

      "Absalom and Achitophel" by John Dryden is a renowned political satire from the late 17th century.

     To find a contemporary political satire worth comparing, one could consider "The Colbert Report," a satirical news program hosted by Stephen Colbert, which aired from 2005 to 2014. 

     While it's not a poem like Dryden's work, it offers a modern take on political satire through comedy and commentary.

    one contemporary political satire that can be compared to John Dryden's "Absalom and Achitophel" is the satirical news program hosted by Stephen.

    Here are some key differences when comparing the two:

    1.Medium and Style:

    "Absalom and Achitophel" is an epic poem written in a formal and poetic style.

   while "The Colbert Report" is a television show that uses humor, satire, and parody in a more casual and conversational manner.

     2.Time and Context:

      Dryden's poem is set in the 17th century and deals with the political turmoil of that era, particularly the Exclusion Crisis.

     In contrast, "The Colbert Report" is firmly rooted in contemporary American politics and addresses issues of the 21st century.

      3.Target Audience:

     Dryden's poem was written for a literate and educated audience of his time.

   whereas "The Colbert Report" targeted a broad television audience, including viewers with diverse levels of political awareness.

       4.Tone:

    Dryden's satire is often more subtle and allegorical, with characters representing historical figures.

     Colbert, on the other hand, uses direct humor and satire to lampoon real politicians and events.

    

     5.Medium-Specific Features:

    "The Colbert Report" benefits from visual and audio elements, allowing for visual gags, impersonations, and interviews with real-world figures, which Dryden's poem lacks.

   

       6.Political Climate:

     The political climate in Dryden's time was different from the 21st century, so the issues and targets of satire vary significantly.

     Dryden was focused on the power struggles of the English monarchy and religious divisions, while Colbert's satire was centered on contemporary American politics, media, and culture.

      In Sum up:-

    In summary, both "Absalom and Achitophel" and "The Colbert Report" are remarkable examples of political satire in their respective eras, but they differ in terms of medium, style, target audience, tone, and the specific political contexts they address. 

    These differences reflect the evolution of satire as a genre and its adaptation to changing social and political landscapes.

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