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The theme of greed pervades the entire play. It is embodies by Volpone, Mosca, and all the "clients." In his opening soliloquy, Volpone displays how utterly consumed by greed he is. In a sense, greed defines the major conflict of Volpone. Volpone's scam is born of his own greed and fed by the greed of his "clients."
The actor delivering the Prologue continues Jonson’s response to other playwrights, saying that this play (Volpone) was written singlehandedly by Jonson in only five weeks. The speaker assures that the play’s content is excellent, giving numerous examples of bad things not included in the play, including broken eggs or “quaking custards.”
In the Argument, Jonson provides a brief summary of the play's plot in the form of an acrostic on Volpone's name. The prologue then introduces the play to the viewing audience, informing them that "with a little luck," it will be a hit; Jonson ends by promising that the audience's cheeks will turn red from laughter after viewing his work.
Jun 18, 2014 · The wily protagonists keep a dozen conventional plots spinning in the minds of their dupes, and when their amazing juggling act finally unravels, there are yet more twists - and an even deeper cynicisim - to the story. The play is partly a beast-fable: the wily fox, Volpone, plays dead to lure flesh-eating birds that he can then consume.
The word “humours” applied in the play Volpone refers to a concept that was popular during Ben Jonson’s day. It was believed that the human body was a balance of four humors or liquids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile.
Volpone, wealthy and childless, is a con artist who attracts legacy hunters by pretending to be on the verge of death.Volpone's "clients" - including Corvino, Corbaccio, Voltore, and Lady Would-be Politic - bring him presents in the hopes of being included in his will.
Aug 25, 2024 · Volpone’s house. Volpone’s house (vohl-POH-nay). Home of the Venetian magnifico, whose name means “fox.” With an outer gallery or waiting room for dupes and a dazzling treasure cache ...
