●序言
PREFACE
Introduction
1 Shakespearian and Jonsonian Comedy
I.A general view of Shakespearian and Jonsonian comedy
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
IH.Shakespeare's didacticism
4 Characterization in Volpone and The Merchant of Venice
I.Humors and character types
II.The fortune hunters
III.The facilitators
IV.The villains of passions
Conclusion
Works Cited

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