The Alchemist

What is the theme in The Alchemist by Ben Jonson?

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Appearances and reality is one theme to consider. What the victims of the three swindlers perceive as reality is not the truth of the play. Each one thinks that he will receive wealth or power as a reward gained through little effort. The reality is that each will be left with less wealth and no more power than they had initially.