Sarastro is thought to represent a ruling style known as

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Enlightened absolutism

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Sarastro is thought to represent a ruling style known as Enlightened absolutism. In "The Magic Flute," Sarastro embodies ideals of wisdom, reason, and enlightenment, contrasting with the chaos and tyranny represented by the character of Queen of the Night. Enlightened absolutism refers to a form of absolute monarchy where rulers are influenced by the ideas of the Enlightenment and promote the welfare of their subjects through rational and just governance.