Lovers

I did some research on Comedia’s character the Lovers. The following are the most important things I found:

1. In love with being in love
2. Pretty and Very vain
3. Always have a mirror somewhere.
4. Usually have something in hand (like a handkerchief or a fan)
5. Stands in a fourth or fifth position (ballet)
6. Speaks in romantic, poetic phrases
7. Gets message across through Zanni, colombina or some other servant character Very shy when speaking directly to other lover
8. The smallest mistake equals chaos
9. Does not wear mask but wears makeup
10. Usually high society. Wears the latest fashion
11. Female lover usually changes clothes various times to show off
12. High status that usually comes down because of other lover
13. They NEVER touched, no matter how passionate the moment. They come very close, but they never touch
14. Their hands are free, floating around, just like their whole body does. They “lack contact with the ground”
15. Are aware of the audience