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Commedia - Zanni Flashcards

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What is the Zanni’s status?

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bottom of the pecking order

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What is the Zanni’s costume?

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Baggy, white, made of flour sacks

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What are the Zanni’s props?

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temporary custodian of anything that belongs to somebody else

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What are the Zanni’s origins?

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immigrant worker - a Bermagese immigrant coming to work in italy

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What is the Zanni’s stance?

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hunched b/c has carried things. low center of gravity. arched back, knees bent, arms more up. Changes feet and bobs head while speaking.

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What is the Little Zanni Walk?

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shoulders down, elbows up, feet pointed. Knees come up high off the ground, side to side. Pecks like a pigeon. No great purpose

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From where does the Zanni mask originate?

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a full face carnival mask parodying a “faccino”

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What is the Big Zanni walk?

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Chest forward, backside up. Feet in fourth position, support knee bent. Arms like curved scythes when walking (alternately front and back). Used in sneaky situations ..

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What is the Zanni run?

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swift movement, legs kicking, pointed toes, arms moving with alternate legs

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What is Zanni jubilant?

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skipping movement, side to side (toesies center of gravity). the hands rest on the belt. Head moves independently.

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What is vain Zanni?

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steps are a smaller version of the big walk. hands resting on belt. when legs lift, chest goes out in a chicken strut.

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What is soldier zanni?

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stick cupped in hand and over shoulder like a rifle. Shoulders move up and down in two time, but feet do three beats. Think - “Trampety-tramp, trampety-tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp, tramp”.

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How does a Zanni, in general, move?

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dynamic, exaggerated, very independent head. Smarter zanni = shorter nose, so more acrobatics.

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What are a Zanni’s gestures (in general)?

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Always urgent. Talks a lot, head moves constantly. Hands are expressive. loud bodily functions (alternates between farting and snoring when sleeping). Sometimes his body parts seem alien to him.

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What is a Zanni’s speech like?

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Loud and open-mouthed. - like a person of the market or street.

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What are the Zanni’s characteristics?

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Has high survival instincts. Suffers spasms of ancestral hunger. Pre-Christian and animalistic. Emotions -happen- to him - he lives completely in the moment. The very act of thinking is alien to him. Has very emotional reactions.

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“two-zanni scenario” thing

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A scenario must have two Zanni - one is foxy and astute, the second is more of an ox/beast type. Together, 60/40, they make up one person of below-average intelligence.

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What are the Zanni’s relationships with others?

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everyone’s little errand boy. Is often addressed (often by Capitano) in order to prevent monologue. Zanni has frequent dialogue with Pantalone.

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What is the Zanni’s relationship to the audience?

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can directly address the audience. Is the most sympathetic. Addresses the audience colletively.

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What is the Zanni’s plot function?

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the principal contributor to any confusion.

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What are the origins of the name Arlecchino?

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very mysterious, many theories.
Theories include:
- diverse patches of color are called “harle”
- “ino” kind of refers to little
- could mean “little devil” because of this.

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What is Arlecchino’s status?

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servant - usually to Pantalone, but also to Dotorre or Capitano. Usually first zanni, second if Brighella or Pasquariello are present. (the later the piece, the more major the role)

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What is Arlecchino’s origin?

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probably created in France in the late 16th century. Kind of a “wild man”.

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What is Arlecchino’s costume?

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tight jacket and trousers with many mismatched patches. laced in the front, low black belt. funky little gay hat. (originally said hat was worn by Bermagese peasants, meant to show that somebody was a BUTT). A bit of a shape shifter, often wears disguises.

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What is Arlecchino’s mask?

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the one with the funky eyebrow thing !! long, almond-shaped eyes. (was a terrible caricature of african people at some points)

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What are the Arlecchino’s props?

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slapstick! used against Pantalone, but Pantalone also uses it against him.

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What is Arlecchino’s stance?

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lowered from carrying shit. BUT upward energy in the torso. feet are in fourth position - but always flat on the floor. Arms are in a jug-handle position or in belt loops.

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In general, how does Arlecchino walk?

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the Zanni walk, but with a more ballet-like execution.

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What is Arlecchino’s three-time walk?

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ball of the right lifts to meet the heel of the left after the left slides forward. four stages. Not quite in waltz time. shows alacrity + also uses it to show off in front of Columbina.

30
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In general, what are Arlecchino’s movements? (mask)

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the mask goes first, then him.

31
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What are Arlecchino’s gestures in general?

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quick physically, slow mentally. Gestures go to fingertips - think - ARTICULATION! He always describes precisely.

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What is Arlecchino’s speech like?

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Guttural + either speaks continuously or is silent.

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What are Arlecchino’s characteristics?

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Never pathetic, always knows. never does something without a bit of SPICE.

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What animal is Arlecchino often associated with?

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cat/monkey, sometimes fox.

34
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What are Arlecchino’s relationships with others like?

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In love with Columbina, but interested in any passing woman.

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What is Arlecchino’s relationship to the audience?

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occasionally aware that they’re there - can make little side comments.

36
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What is Arlecchino’s plot function?

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smart enough to hatch a scheme, but not smart enough for it to go well. More reactive than proactive.

37
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What is Brighella’s name’s origin?

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shows his ability to find a solution for every difficulty.

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What is Brighella’s status?

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Always the first zanni - always the boss. can sometimes give instructions to the higher-ups. jack of all trades.

39
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What is Brighella’s origin?

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many different ideas - but he moved

40
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What is Brighella’s costume?

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White jacket and full trousers + green braid. White cap with green border. Belt with purse and dagger.

41
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What is Brighella’s mask?

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cynical and mawkish expression. heavier brow, sloe eyes, hook nose, “sensual lips”. sometimes fop + moustache if full mask.

42
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What are Brighella’s props?

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dagger, mandolin/guitar + changes in any particular scenario (could have napkin as waiter, etc)

43
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What is the Brighella’s stance?

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ballet first position, knees slightly bent, belly forward. elbows up, shoulders relaxed. stands w/weight on bent leg. hands and fingers slightly spread. Independent head. Quickly moves feet as if the floor is hot. Hands behind back or one forward like a waiter. curvature less pronounced than Arlecchino.

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What is the Brighella’s stance?

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ballet first position, knees slightly bent, belly forward. elbows up, shoulders relaxed. stands w/weight on bent leg. hands and fingers slightly spread. Independent head. Quickly moves feet as if the floor is hot. Hands behind back or one forward like a waiter. curvature less pronounced than Arlecchino.

45
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How does Brighella walk?

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Has all of the Zanni walks, but torso goes side to side (but head stays vertical). Shoulder goes down, hips go up. Leads with waist. Flicks flies from knees.

46
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How does Brighella move?

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catlike, without apparent muscular effort. can balance things and move into little corners.

47
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What is Brighella’s speech like?

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Melodious

48
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What are Brighella’s relationships like?

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He’d sell his sister. He’d scheme you. Anything for profit.

49
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What is Brighella’s relationship to the audience?

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cynical

50
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WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL IS BRIGHELLA

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half dog, half chicken. or lazy cat and a rat. BUT LEST BESTIAL THAN THE ZANNI

50
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What is Brighella’s plot function?

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weaves complications. he’s the action

51
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What are Brighella’s characteristics?

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astute, ready for anything, capable of deceit, will mock, witty, CRIMINAL. is amoral rather than evil. appears calm but when he schemes he gets SPICY. habitual liar who thrives on things like secrets and drama. Like a zanni, always hungry - but will get food through theft. Will do anything with money (which he is indulgent with).

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