Pantalone
What does Pantalone love?
His money and goods
What is the role of Colomba?
He is also known as....
Harlequin
What does Zanni's mask represent?
Dead people's souls
What is he fond of?
Money
Where did Pantalone live?
Venice
What did Colombia wear?
Wide blue skirt, a bodice, red jacket, white apron
what does he use his wooden sword as?
A fan
What does Zanni wear?
A wood or leather half mask with hair and beard glued to it, a loose blouse, wide trousers, and a wide brimmed or tall conical hat with long feathers
What does Brighella do in Commedia dell Arte?
He was a jack-of-all-trades whose loyalty as a soldier, handman's varlet, assassin, or gentleman's valet could be easily bought.
Who is the wife of Pantalone?
La Sigora
What instrument did she carry?
tambourine
What is his name taken from?
A mischievous "devil" or "demon" character in popular French Passion Plays.
Is Harlequin a Zanni?
Harlequin was a Zanni in the mid-16 century.
Why does Brighella wear a mask?
To emphasize his mischievous grin.
What dose Pantalone occasionally carry?
a walking stick.
She didn't want to hide her beauty.
What was the design on his costume?
A checkered print
What are the types of Zanni?
First Zanni and Second Zanni
Where is Brighella from?
Bergamo
The role of Pantalone is usually spoke entirely what dialect?
Venetian
Who was Colombina often chased after?
Arlecchino
What year was the first known appearance of harlequin on stage?
1262
Who does Zanni work for?
The innamorati, they may be helping the Vecchi, or they may have their own motivations apart from any sides.
Where does Brighella name come from?
His name comes from an old Italian word that means 'brawl'