• Apr 11, 2026 the influence of plautus on the comedies of ben j ple: In Volpone, Jonson’s cunning servant Mosca echoes the clever slaves of Plautus, manipulating others for personal gain. Use of Comic Devices and Situations Plautus’s use of mistaken identities, disguises, and slapstick humor finds echoes in Jonson’s plays: Mistaken Ident By Rylee Rohan MD
