Commedia Archetypes Flashcards

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Maniac

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Commedia character traits: Arlecchino (English version: Harlequin), but with
added layer of intelligence not normally seen in this naïve character. He is one
of many ‘zanni’ character types in commedia: the lower class servants;
peasants.
* Animal: The Monkey; the Capuchin monkey; sometimes cat-like qualities.
* Archetype: The Trickster

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Inspector Bertozzo

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  • Commedia character traits: Magnifico, a younger version of Pantalone,
    before the physical demise.
  • Animal: The Bald-headed eagle (with mange or hen-pecked).
  • Archetype: The Misanthrope or The Grouch
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Inspector Pissani

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  • Commedia character traits: Capitano.
  • Animal: The Peacock.
  • Archetype: The Cowardly Narcissist.
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Constable(s)

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  • Commedia character traits: Zanni.
  • Animal: The Chicken.
  • Archetype: The Fool.
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Superintendent

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  • Commedia character traits: Brighella (a little Capitano too).
  • Animal: The Staffie/Staffordshire Bull Terrier or The Silverback Gorilla
  • Archetype: The Bully
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Felleti

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Felleti is not based on commedia!!! She represents the investigator, the only sane character.

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