In this essay we will attempt to compare the characters of "Volpone Magnifico" From the play "Volpone". As well as "Shylock" From "The Merchant of Venice". We will compare the Characters in three respects: Their characters in themselves, their function their respective plays, and their suitableness for these functions. The characters of Volpone and Shylock are characters set in different situations. Although the setting and plots are different, there are many characteristics that they share. …showed first 75 words of 1386 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1386 total…and material wealth. Volpone and Shylock are complex characters. They do share some characteristics. Namely a love of material wealth. And they need to deceive characters in the play to achieve their own ends. Both characters primary roles are that of the villain or antagonist. Jonson and Shakespear do a very good job of attributing qualities to their characters that make their actions throughout their respective plays believable. English Essay A Comparison Between Shylock & Volpone