The Linking Between the Emerging Market Economy and Human Character in Volpone of Ben Jonson

Social developments/events of three different periods (Elizabethan Period (1558-1603), Jacobean (1603-1625) and Caroline (1625-1649) might have had great impact on Ben Jonson’s writing the play Volpone. In this qualitative study (conducted with literature research topic), Volpone through which he best reflected his corrupted society at that time will be examined. The analysed to illuminate native features related market economy. economic sight based commodity has such a power in changing characters people, losing their morals because greed towards wealth during mentioned period. Another point discussed is reckon whether Jonson as Dramatist contrary opinions against developing capitalist world. study, it been found (the fox) depicts one evidence how can changed materialism. As main character, wealthy Venetian nobleman exceptionally cunning, who devises plan (pretending die) assistance henchman (Mosca/ fly) exploit relatives waiting an heir him. shows flatter him give most expensive gifts. He deceives each them end. draws attention materialistic 16th century.