Knowell is an older gentleman, who is described as traditional, well respected, and concerned by his son's supposedly disreputable behavior. By the end of the play, however, it seems that he is more willing to accept his son for who he is and not...
What makes the play so amusing and universal is Jonson's presentation of mankind's follies and foibles. In the play we see jealousy, hubris, hotheadedness, ignorance, irascibility, prevarication, and more. The characters behave in ridiculous,...
Every Man in His Humour study guide contains a biography of Ben Jonson, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
