THEMES GREED The theme of greed pervades the

entire play.It embodies by Volpone, Mosca and

all the clients.

MORALITYThe play’s resolution leads to the

lesson, which is that greed will result in each man’s downfall.

Each man is justly punished for his greed and morality of the play’s resolution provides an important lesson for the audience.

DECEPTION

The plot of Jonson’s play is based on deception.

Each of the three victims attempts to use deception for financial gain.

Mosca and Volpone deceive each victim with the promise of greater wealth as a return for expensive gifts.

CHARACTERS• Volpone (the Fox) - a greedy, lustful,lecherous• Mosca (the Fly)– his servant• Voltore (the Vulture) – a lawyer• Corbaccio (the Raven)) – an avaricious old miser• Bonario – Corbaccio's son• Corvino (the Carrion Crow) – a merchant• Celia – Corvino's wife• Sir Politic Would-Be – a ridiculous Englishman• Lady Politic Would-Be – an English lady, Sir

Politic's wife.