What are the motifs in The Satyricon of Petronius / The Apocolocyntosis of Seneca by Petronius?

Deception is a recurring idea. Of the main characters, only Giton does not have a deceptive nature. There are vague references about Encolpius being a thief and a murderer. Giton refers to Ascyltus as a criminal. Encolpius and Ascyltus, who are both in love with Giton, continuously are at odds with each other over him, lying and deceiving their way into his heart. Ascyltus draws his sword and suggests they cut Giton in half so they can both have him. When the older Eumolpus first sees Giton, he is immediately attracted to the youngster. When Eumolpus leaves Encolpius' apartment to look for Giton, he locks Encolpius in so Eumolpus can keep Giton to himself.