The Alchemist - Study Guide

The Alchemist study guide contains a biography of Ben Jonson, literature essays, a complete e-text, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

• Biography of Ben Jonson
• About The Alchemist
• Character List
• Major Themes
• Glossary of Terms
• Short Summary
• Full Summary and Analysis
• Summary and Analysis of The Prologue
• Summary and Analysis of Act I, Scene I
• Summary and Analysis of Act 1, Scene 2
• Summary and Analysis of Act 1, Scenes 3 and 4
• Summary and Analysis of Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, and 3
• Summary and Analysis of Act 2, Scenes 4, 5, and 6
• Summary and Analysis of Act 3, Scenes 1 and 2
• Summary and Analysis of Act 3, Scenes 3, 4, and 5
• Summary and Analysis of Act 4, Scenes 1 and 2
• Summary and Analysis of Act 4, Scenes 3 and 4
• Summary and Analysis of Act 4, Scenes 5, 6, and 7
• Summary and Analysis of Act 5, Scenes 1, 2, and 3
• Summary and Analysis of Act 5, Scenes 4 and 5
• Related Links on The Alchemist
• Suggested Essay Questions
• Alchemy
• Anabaptism
• A short stage history
• Modern analogues
• Author of ClassicNote and Sources
• Purchase The Alchemist and Other Works
• Test Yourself! Quiz 1
• Test Yourself! Quiz 2
• Test Yourself! Quiz 3
• Test Yourself! Quiz 4
• Essays on The Alchemist
• E-Text
• Message Board on The Alchemist