Every Man In His Humour: A PLAY

“”Every Man in His Humour”” is a comedic play by Ben Jonson, first performed in 1598 and considered one of his earliest successes. Set in London, this witty work satirizes the theory of “”humours”” – the belief that a person’s temperament is determined by the balance of bodily fluids. The play follows a cast of colorful characters, each dominated by a particular humor or obsession. Central to the plot is the overprotective father Knowell, his son Edward, and the mischievous Captain Bobadill. Their intertwining stories create a lively farce filled with mistaken identities, clever schemes, and comical misunderstandings. Jonson’s sharp observations of human nature and social customs shine through in this entertaining critique of Elizabethan society. “”Every Man in His Humour”” showcases Jonson’s skill in crafting realistic characters and his mastery of language, setting the stage for his later works and influencing English comedy for generations to come. —- ISBN: 9798334672819