Question

Identify the text that employs the allegorical mode:

• A. The Mill on the Floss (1860) by George Eliot
• B. Emma (1816) by Jane Austen
• C. Absalom and Achitophel (1681) by John Dryden
• D. The Rover (1677–1681) by Aphra Behn

Hint:

To identify allegories, look for texts with symbolic characters and layers of meaning, often representing political or moral themes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Absalom and Achitophel by John Dryden is a political allegory using biblical characters to critique contemporary events.
Other works, such as The Mill on the Floss (realist fiction), Emma (romantic comedy), and The Rover (restoration comedy), do not employ allegorical mode.