Beatrice Flashcards
What is the rank of Beatrice in Gli Innamorati?
High status
What archetype does Beatrice represent?
The Hero/Heroine
What is the typical use of a mask for characters in Gli Innamorati?
Used as a disguise and specified as such to the audience
What type of education has Beatrice likely received?
Educated in literature, romanticism, art; had private tutors and attended finishing school
What social class do the characters in Gli Innamorati belong to?
Nouveau riche
Who played the female Innamorata in Gli Innamorati?
A female actor
What is significant about the role of the female Innamorata?
First time a woman had taken a lead role on the Western stage
How are the male Innamorato and female Innamorata characterized?
Both are of equal standing, educated, and often poetic
What characteristics define the Lovers in Gli Innamorati?
- Beautiful
- In love with themselves
- Command the stage with confidence
What props might female lovers carry in Gli Innamorati?
- Fan
- Handkerchief
- Vanity mirror
What role does personal space play in the presentation of the Lovers?
Wide personal space, holding opposite corners if on stage together
What is Grummalot?
A gibberish language created by commedia troupes for travel
How does Grummalot enhance performance?
Mimics rhythms, intonation, and accent of a country with gestures and expressions
What is the significance of breath in the movement of the Lovers?
Movement is with the breath, changes emotional intent based on breath
What kind of gaze do the Lovers maintain during performances?
To the mountains, over the audience
