Outline of Dryden’s Absalom and Achitophel 1. Introduce the Situation (lines 1-149)2. Introduce Achitophel (l. 150-229)3. Exchange between Achitophel and Absalom (l.

230-477)4. Factions in support of Absalom, including Corah

(l. 478-681)5. Absalom in Rebellion (l. 682-722)6. Anti-Democratic Comments (l. 723-810)7. David’s Supporters (l. 811-938)8. David Speaks (l. 939-1031)