序言
PREFACE
Introduction
1 Shakespearian and Jonsonian Comedy
I.A general view of Shakespearian and Jonsonian comedy
II.Shakespeare and Jonson in aatic context
III.Shakespeare and Jonson in historical context
IV.The "rub" of generalization
2 The Theme of Avarice
.efinition of avarice
II.Praise and prosecution of avarice
III.Historical background of avarice
3 Jonsons and Shakespeares Dramatic Didacticism
I.Introduction
II.Jonsons didacticism
IH.Shakespeares 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