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Volpone by Ben Jonson is a satirical Jacobean comedy about the greed and deception surrounding Volpone, a wealthy con artist who pretends to be on his deathbed to attract legacy hunters like Corvino, Corbaccio, Voltore, and Lady Would-be Politic, each hoping to inherit his fortune, while aided by his cunning servant Mosca. The tale unfolds with disguises, schemes, false accusations, and courtroom drama, ultimately culminating in the exposure and punishment of all involved. The play includes themes and events involving abuse and the attempted assault of a person.