Capitano Flashcards
(12 cards)
Physical Appearance
Large, has a large presence on stage. Attracts attention from women and intimidates men
Stance
Feet planted wide to occupy maximum space. Chest pushed forward, back straight, hips wide
Walk
Big strides, marches everywhere. When scared he drops everything and tries to hide and run away. Usually only succeeds on running on the spot
Status
Loner, from someplace else. Pretends to have high status
Poses
Stands at attention. Right hand on sword. Left hand gestures. 2nd position with knees locked and nose in the air. Feet apart, hands on hips, chest out. Seated with legs apart. Cowering with fear. Martial arts poses
Movements
Slow, deliberate and mechanical
Gestures
Extravagant and sustained
Relationships
Originally employed by Pantalone. Used as a ‘prop’ by other characters
Frequent Plot Function
Pride to humility, confidence to panic
Lazzi
Lazzo of excuses: talks about he could kill someone so easily but then uses silly reason as why he can’t right now. Lazzi of counting: beats arlechinno ten times but looses count and starts all over again.
Modern version
Guilderoy Lockhart (Harry Potter), bully, Jack Sparrow
Motivation / Desire
Power, attention, to fit in