gli innamorati (italian: "the lovers")gli innamorati (the lovers) were stock characters within the theatre style known as commedia dell'arte, which appeared in 16th century italy. these characters were present within commedia plays for the sole purpose of being in love with one another, and moreover with themselves. despite facing many obstacles, the lovers are always united by the end eick, justin commedia dell'arte ==origins== the name innamorati is the italian word for "lovers".rudlin, john. commedia dell'arte, an actor's handbook. routledge, london, 1994, pp.106â118 the dramatists of the italian renaissance borrowed ideas from early roman playwrights, such as plautus and terence, whom the theater style known as commedia erudita was inspired by. ==characteristics and dramatic function== the lovers tend to be overly dramatic in whatever emotion they express. separation from their lover led them to strongly lament and moan their state, although, once they finally meet, they are at a loss of words. in order to express what they truly want to say, they always need the help of a servant to act as a go-between. the lovers always act in a childlike and immature way. when not getting their way, they throw tantrums like a young child: they stomp their feet, pout, and even cry and whine if things do not go according to their wishes. very selfish and self-centered, the lovers are in their own worlds in which they themselves are the most important subjects. along with loving themselves, they are in love with the very idea of love and what it pertains to. the main point of the lovers within the play is to be in love, and in doing so, they come upon obstacles that keep them from pursuing their relationship. they always involve other commedia characters to try to figure out how they can be together, since they themselves are not intelligent enough to figure out how to be together on their own. ==physical appearance and attributes== the lovers are always young in age, possessing courteousness and gallantry. they are very attractive, and elegant in their appearance overall.duchartre, pierre louis. the italian comedy. dover publications, new york, 1966, pp.286â288 the women's dresses were of the finest silks and they wear showy jewelry characteristic of renaissance style.gordon, mel. lazzi: the comic routines of the commedia dell'arte. performing arts journal publications, 1983 the males wear soldier-like attire, while both sexes wear extravagant wigs and also change clothes numerous times throughout the length of the production. the lovers never wear the masks which are characteristic of most of the other stock characters in the commedia dell'arte. they do, however, wear a large amount of makeup and apply beauty marks to their faces. the posture that 
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