Introduction 1 Shakespearian and Jonsonian Comedy I.A general view of Shakespearian and Jonsoniancomedy II.Shakespeare and Jonson in dramatic context III.Shakespeare and Jonson in historical context IV.The "rub" of generalization 2 The Theme of Avarice I.Definition of avarice II.Praise and prosecution of avarice III.Historical background of avarice 3 Jonson's and Shakespeare's Dramatic Didacticism I.Introduction II.Jonson's didacticism III.Shakespeare's didacticism 4 Characterization in Volpone and The Merchant of Venice I.Humours and character types II.The fortune hunters III.The facilitators IV.The villains of passions Conclusion Works Cited
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