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Ben Johnson's "Volpone", 2008.
This paper provides a deconstructive perspective on Ben Jonson's "Volpone".
2,637 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper presents a literary analysis of the character of "Volpone" in Ben Jonson's comedy "Volpone". It reviews Ben Jonson's message by discussing Volpone's marital relationship, acquisition of wealth and the corruption of society as reflected in this literary work.
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"Volpone's unique form of writing throughout his own comedy sees him donning many different disguises as a means of othering himself. He takes great pleasure in fooling his fellow citizens with this gag, this disruptionary tactic that manages to deceive so many. In the notorious Mountebank episodes, Volpone poses as an outsider - affecting the disguise of a traveling peddler of a miracle drug - in order to gain the attention of Corvino's attractive wife Celia. When Corvino witnesses the scene, he castigates his wife, feeling that she has participated in the "death of mine honor" (39). There is no doubt that Corvino's reaction is absurd, an overreaction to what was effectively a non-event; Celia heard a ruckus below her window, so she merely responded as any person would - through turning her gaze towards the disruptionary presence that interfered with her day to day life."
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The Ragnarok and "Volpone", 2005.
An examination of the Norse myth as applied to Ben Jonson's play "Volpone".
2,442 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 74.95
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An essay examining the similarities between the Norse myth of Ragnarok and the Ben Jonson play "Volpone". This paper places emphasis on the trickster natures of the 'mythical' figures of Odin, Loki, Volpone and Mosca.
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"Ben Jonson's Volpone is a classic story about the destruction of men by their own scheming. Though the story does not directly evoke Norse mythology, the story of Volpone's downfall- concluded in a devastating punishment scene- mirrors the destruction of the Nordic gods under Odin. In Norse mythology Odin is a cunning trickster, served and aided at times by lesser trickster god named Loki. Ragnarok, the last battle of the gods which leads to their destruction, is brought about by Loki and his offspring as he seeks to supplant Odin. Volpone himself is Odin and Mosca is Loki, and it is Mosca's attempt to overthrow Volpone that leads to the destruction of himself and the majority of the characters in the play in a final cataclysmic scene. Volpone reflects the Ragnarok story and the simple motif that the attempt to rise above one's position and supplant one's betters will be destructive not only to the perpetrator, but to all those involved in the event."
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"Volpone", 2002.
A look at disguise, costume and role playing in Ben Jonson?s "Volpone".
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 41.95
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Ben Jonson?s "Volpone", first performed in London in 1605, was a highly successful play centering on the theme of greed. The paper shows that "Volpone" is particularly notable for Jonson?s characters? use of disguise, costume and role playing both to advance the action of the story and to visually express Jonson?s ethical beliefs to educate his audience. The paper analyzes the different methods of disguise througout the play.
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"Beyond the clues offered by their names, the characters in Volpone engage in role playing throughout the play. None shifts personality and character more influentially than the title character. Driven by his greed and by his love for trickery, Volpone chooses to play his game not with easily-duped victims, but rather with others like himself. Thus, while pretending to be ill for several years, with the community?s knowledge that he has no heir, Volpone accepts the good wishes and gifts of his colleagues, who offer these in the hope that they will gain Volpone?s goodwill for the giver. Mosca?s task is to convince Volpone?s acquaintances that, upon his supposedly-imminent demise, the Fox will leave all of his wealth to one or another of these would-be friends. Voltore, Corbaccio and Corvino in turn are all convinced that Volpone has named each of them as his sole heir."
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The Theme of Honor in Ben Jonson's Play "Volpone", 2000.
An exploration of honor between the characters in Jonson's play "Volpone."
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, $ 52.95
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This essay explores the notion of honor in Jonson's play "Volpone" -the manner in which the idea of honor differs from character to character and how honor motivates the characters? actions and interactions.
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"When Ben Jonson wrote Volpone in the seventeenth century, he was unaware of the theatrical capabilities such as pyrotechnics that are available for modern play productions. Even more, Jonson could not have fathomed computer-generated graphics that are available for television and movie productions. Jonson mainly had dialogue and the characters? interactions within his grasp to create an entertaining play; he relies on the intellectual qualities of the play rather than the aesthetics. As a result, Jonson develops basic themes of mankind that convey his rare perception of human nature. One of the most fundamental themes found in this play and in nature is honor. Although humans have probably always had a notion of honor, the definition of honor and objects that contain honor vary among people and cultures. In Volpone, Jonson portrays how the idea of honor differs from character to character and how honor motivates the characters? actions and interactions."
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Marston's "Malevole" and Jonson's "Volpone" as Actors, 2000.
This paper explores the relation between Jonson's "Volpone" and Marston's "The Malcontent" in reference to the propensity of characters to "mask" their true selves.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper explores the relation between Jonson's "Volpone" and Marston's "The Malcontent" in reference to the propensity of characters to "mask" their true selves. An exploration of the motivations behind this masking is undertaken as a means of understanding the symbolism of false selves.
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Ben Jonson's "Volpone", 2002.
The paper comments on the developments of the betrayal of hypocrisy, corruption and the use of disguise in Act 4.
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper focuses entirely on Act four of Ben Jonson's play "Volpone". It analyzes each character within the scene and how they fit in accordance. It also discusses developments and reoccurring themes from the previous scenes.
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"Within the Forth Act, beginning with the sub-plot for two scenes, the audience have a coming together of all the plays? characters and additional characters in the courtroom scene. The developments of hypocrisy are quite prominent but it is the development of Mosca?s corruption, which appears to be the main feature within this Act. His constant corruption of the three gulls and indeed his corruption of the courtroom, and the advocates. The Act begins with Sir Politic Would-Be and Peregrine within the sub-plot. Although the scene is quite humorous with the ?imaginary? conspiracies that Peregrine is easily making Sir Politic believe, there is a strong sense of hypocrisy with the character of Lady Would-Be at he point in the play. She enters in Act IV Scene II, where she believes she sees her husband Sir Politic with a courtesan, i.e. Peregrine (prostitutes regularly dressed as men) ?In man?s apparel?? Lady Would-Be begins calmly but continues to fly into a somewhat rage, ?Ay you White friars nation?lewd harlot, a base fricatrice, a female devil, in a male outside.? However the element of hypocrisy is that she has no right to comment, even if it was true as it was only in Act III Scene IV where she was basically offering herself to Volpone, ?And as we find our passions do rebel?? Jonson?s point in beginning with this scene is to slow the pace of the play by adding humour and by manipulating the audience. He leaves the last act with the idea that everything is about to fall apart for the Volpone, and in effect is playing with the element of suspense. "
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The Theme of Money in "Volpone" and "The Metamorphosis", 2001.
A look at Kafka and Jonson's stories that show money as the main motivator of the actions by the characters, whether it is for good or bad.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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"Happiness of the characters in Volpone and The Metamorphosis depends on money. The characters in Volpone are only happy when another character is unhappy. Corbaccio, Corvino, and Voltore are only happy when they believe that they will inherit the fortune from Volpone.....In The Metamorphosis, the family is only happy when Gregor brings home money and when Gregor dies. While Gregor is working, he wants to be happy that his family is happy, but he is not happy because he has no life. "
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Actresses in the Theatre, 2002.
An examination of how the use of real women as players significantly altered the theatrical portrayal and treatment of women in plays.
3,677 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper looks at how the introduction of women into the theatre was an epic move ? beforehand acting had not been considered a suitable pursuit for a woman. It considers the effect upon theatre of introducing the actress to the stage and in particular the effect had upon the portrayal of women in plays. It uses three plays as examples, one from before the advent of actresses Ben Jonson?s "Volpone"?, one from the same year as the first actress was allowed onstage, Aphra Behn's "The Rover" and one from several years afterwards, "The Two Foscari" by Lord George Byron.
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"And indeed it became so obvious that with the Restoration came change, and around 1660 women were allowed on the stage for the first time. Obviously the classics such as Shakespeare were still being produced, but the roles for women in the plays written before this era are woeful. New plays were constantly demanded in the theatre, and with the introduction of actresses, a change arose in the plays. Influential playwright Aphra Behn typifies this. Her play ?The Rover?, written in 1677, is a great change from ?Volpone? ? it has many strong, convincing female characters. The main two of note are Florinda and Hellena. Both are in many ways in control of their lives, despite the best meant intentions of other men in their lives."
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