Question

How would you describe the theme of avarice in Volpone?

Answer 1

Avarice means greed, and this play has a moral purpose, functioning to expose the folly of greed, not just the greed for money but the greedy desire to amass power and respect, not to mention to indulge sexual lust. ... Of course, they are only losing money in giving gifts, as Volpone is hardly going to die soon.