Thursday, January 26, 2012

How are the Commedia dell'arte characters similiar to The Simpson characters?

What Commedia dell'arte characters are similiar to The Simpson characters and how?How are the Commedia dell'arte characters similiar to The Simpson characters?They use the same basic stereotypes:



Pantelone, the old miser, thin, miserable, evil - Mr Burns



The Doctor, has a position of authority, thinks he knows it all, but is in fact quite stupid and gluttenous - Cheif Wiggum



Arlechinno - Michevious, impish fool. Of a low intelligence, except when it comes to pranking figures of authority - Bart



Columbina - The intelligent, beautiful and wily female servant. The one who sorts out the problems. Can be michevious herself - Lisa



Isabella - A slightly older, female figure of authority who is in charge, often sortsout problems and often lusted after by the male characters - Marge



Zanni - The lowest of the low. Dumber than a can of stupid. Interests, sex, food, beer - Homer





Just some examples

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