Pulcinella
Pot-bellied and hunchbacked zanni, his shape is somewhat like that of a chicken, and this is probably the origin of his name (from medieval Italian pollicino, a young pullet or chicken.) His mask is formed to have a long, hooked, beak-like nose, and his costume usually includes a tall hat of some form. His actual garments are similar to Pierrot's. Pulcinella's primary trait is a tendency toward malice and selfishness which is usually covered by an ignorance — or pretense thereof — as to the harm he's causing. Like Brighella, he's willing to commit murder, but Pulcinella will often find a way to make it seem like an accident or even to trick or confuse the victim into killing himself. He evolved in English-speaking countries into Mr Punch of the notorious Punch and Judy shows.
He moves heavily and unrespecting. He is outlandishly suspicious. Depending on the plot, he is either stupid, pretending to be clever or very clever pretending to be foolish, and is either a servant or master. This plays with the audience's idea of self - awareness. Though he has has desires for food, drink and companionship, he does not show any interest in working for it. He is a beggar. He looks down upon all humanity. He is a later addition to the "old men, lovers and servants" of commedia.
He is one to pick quarrels however avoids responsibility and pushes away any sense of blame. With a squawky, highly talkative personality he loves to chatter to all characters, himself and even the audience. Pulcinella takes small jerky steps, and on some occasions, skips and dashes. When standing all his weight is forced on one leg and although he has a high centre of gravity, he always stay crouched.
He moves heavily and unrespecting. He is outlandishly suspicious. Depending on the plot, he is either stupid, pretending to be clever or very clever pretending to be foolish, and is either a servant or master. This plays with the audience's idea of self - awareness. Though he has has desires for food, drink and companionship, he does not show any interest in working for it. He is a beggar. He looks down upon all humanity. He is a later addition to the "old men, lovers and servants" of commedia.
He is one to pick quarrels however avoids responsibility and pushes away any sense of blame. With a squawky, highly talkative personality he loves to chatter to all characters, himself and even the audience. Pulcinella takes small jerky steps, and on some occasions, skips and dashes. When standing all his weight is forced on one leg and although he has a high centre of gravity, he always stay crouched.