Astraea Redux MCQs and Summary

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 4, 2025

Summary:

Astraea Redux (1660) is a poem by John Dryden celebrating the restoration of King Charles II to the English throne after the period of Oliver Cromwell’s rule. The title refers to Astraea, the Roman goddess of justice, who is symbolic of peace and the return of rightful monarchy. The poem expresses joy over the end of the Interregnum and praises Charles II as a savior who will restore order, stability, and prosperity to England. Dryden presents the restoration as a divine event, portraying Charles as a ruler who will bring a golden age of justice, mercy, and governance.
Astraea Redux
Astraea Redux
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1. : What is the main theme of Astraea Redux?





2. : What does “Astraea” symbolize in the poem?





3. : Which historical event does Astraea Redux celebrate?





4. : Who ruled England before Charles II’s restoration?





5. : How does Dryden depict Charles II in the poem?





6. : Which literary device is heavily used in Astraea Redux to glorify Charles II?





7. : What kind of poem is Astraea Redux?





8. : What does Dryden suggest will happen with Charles II’s return?





9. : What tone does Dryden use in Astraea Redux?





10. : Why does Dryden compare Charles II’s return to a divine event?





 
Question Answer
Poem Name Astraea Redux
Poet John Dryden
Year Published 1660
Poem Type Panegyric (formal praise poem)
Verse Form Heroic couplets
Main Figure King Charles II
Themes Restoration, Divine Right of Kings, Justice, Peace
Tone Joyful, Celebratory, Optimistic
Famous Quote “Now with a general peace the world was blest.”
Main Message The restoration of Charles II will bring a new golden age
Historical Context Celebrates the end of Puritan rule and the beginning of the Stuart monarchy’s return

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