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Trivelin
Trivelino (or Trivelin) is a zanni character of the ''commedia dell'arte''. Trivelino is similar to Arlecchino, like him, he represents a stupid servant or valet. Trivelino is also similar to Scapin, Brighella, or Mezzetin. This character was introduced in France by Domenico Locatelli in the third quarter of the 17th century. Pierre de Marivaux later used him in several of his comedies including '' Arlequin poli par l'amour'', '' L'Île des esclaves'' and ''La Double Inconstance ''La Double Inconstance'' is a three-act romantic comedy by French playwright Marivaux. Its title is usually translated into English as ''The Double Inconstancy''. ''La Double Inconstance'' was first performed 6 April 1723 by the Comédie Ital ...''. References Fictional characters introduced in the 17th century Stupid Zanni class characters {{fict-char-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arlequin Poli Par L'amour
''Arlequin poli par l'amour'' is a one-act romantic comedy by French playwright Pierre de Marivaux. Its title could be translated into English as ''Harlequin, refined by love''. ''Arlequin poli par l'amour'' was first performed October 17, 1720 by the Comédie Italienne. In this play, a fairy tries to force Arlequin to fall in love with her. Instead, Arlequin falls in love with Silvia, a shepherdess. With the help of the fairy's servant Trivelin, the two manage to trick the fairy and live happily ever after. Its plot and comedic features were strongly influenced by the traditional Italian theatre of the Commedia dell'arte. Arlequin and Trivelin are stock characters of the Commedia dell'arte, and Silvia is a name associated with the female romantic lead. Marivaux makes use of several traditional lazzi as well. For example, near the beginning of the play, Arlequin tries to catch invisible flies while the fairy is trying to have a serious conversation with him. At the en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |