Odd Italian thingies

Well, i read that websitey thing, and im confused as to how it relates to the work we are doing and so i kind of lost the will to write all of them up, so i disregarded all the ones that were incredibly similar to characters I'd already written about. Anyway, here we are;

Arlechino- or as I’ve previously heard it to be called, Harlequin.
This character became known in 1572, often found wearing a wooden mask (later made form leather) and a multicoloured patchwork costume. He is a poor and hungry fellow who through his naivety and simplicity is able to outsmart greedier, richer men.

Pantalone- or Pantaloon
This character can be anything from a merchant to a nobleman, however he is constantly faced with others trying to take his money away from him (as a rich and greedy man, he has plenty of this). He is too trusting of others and this teamed with his naivety means that more often than not he is outsmarted by wit and improvisation.

Il Dottore- or the doctor
His first appearance on stage was in the 16th century and was an, “I know everything,” character. His purpose was to break up the action within a play with longwinded monologues. His was generally dressed in black, well groomed and fat- his size is supposed to show that he is a very wealthy man- however he is very arrogant.

Il Capitano- or the captain
The captain was created to mock the armies that oppressed Italy- for example at one point the captain was clearly Spanish. This character was around from the 16th- to the 18th century. He is often seen with a long pointy moustache, a sword and several daggers, he repeatedly talks of bravery, but is easily scared off the scared by the Harlequin.

Pulcinella- or polichinelle
This character has a very simple, but poor nature, which was reflected in his costume- a white inexpensive costume with a sugar loaf costume. He is a very philosophical and dreamy character, a representation of the Neapolitan culture. His melancholic nature often lands him in problems, however it is this same approach that often helps him out of difficult situations.

Gli Innamorati- or the lovers
These characters lack any real personality- their sole trait is that they are in love with each other- and though this may be dull by itself, the lovers are essential to help draw the audience in and also much action can be developed around them. The lovers are very often young and the children of the elder characters, such as the doctor or the pantaloon.