Commedia Archetypes Flashcards
1
Q
Maniac
A
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
2
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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
3
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Inspector Pissani
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- Commedia character traits: Capitano.
- Animal: The Peacock.
- Archetype: The Cowardly Narcissist.
4
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Constable(s)
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- Commedia character traits: Zanni.
- Animal: The Chicken.
- Archetype: The Fool.
5
Q
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
6
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Felleti
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Felleti is not based on commedia!!! She represents the investigator, the only sane character.