Pantaloon

Pantaloon

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The antagonist of harlequinades, Pantaloon is a 19th century parallel to the contemporary trope of the overprotective father who tries to keep his daughter and her lover apart. While Pantaloon is described as either the father of or guardian of Columbine, the Comedia dell 'arte character Pantalone was known as the master of the house, either being Columbine's father or her employer. In either case Pantaloon is characterized as a despot who opposes the relationship between Harlequin and Columbine (most often because of Harlequin's lowly status and lack of wealth).

Harlequinade

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