In Perek 8, it is very clear that Achashvarosh did not learn from his mistakes. He right away gives Mordechi his ring. Although Mordechi is a relative of his wife, Achashvarosh had only just met him and is already giving him a lot of power. He then allows Ester and Mordechi to make any law they want.
After all the problems that had happened last time, Achashvarosh still hands over his ring. Did he not realize what happened with Haman could happen again? Why would he do that?
I think that this part of the megillah further exemplifies the fact that Achashverosh was indeed powerless. He had this facade of power, but in reality, he had none. Moreover, applying Rav Grossman's ideas, power was scorned. This event is a manifestation of that. The human king is not powerful, G-d is.
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