The Alchemist Themes
Transformation
Lead turning into gold. Beggars turning into learned "doctors." Prostitutes turning into insane scholars. Butlers turning into captains.Yup: The Alchemist has it all when it comes to transformation...
Religion
Heads up: Ben Jonson isn't pro-Puritan, and The Alchemist proves it. In fact, this play makes a pretty direct comparison between the belief of Puritan ideals (cute white bonnets and all) and the be...
Art and Culture
When you think of "art and culture" in terms of The Alchemist, a lot can come up. You can think of Mammon's plans for decking his new house out in fancy art (and wall-to-wall mirrors, so he can adm...