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Clown Archetypes
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The Tramp or Hobo Clown
Embodying a homeless character, often with a sad face but a heart of gold, regularly uses pathos to connect with the audience.
The Auguste Clown
Characterized by a more down-to-earth appearance and behavior, often playing the fool with exaggerated makeup and costumes.
The Harlequin
This clown is a nimble and romantic trickster, features a checkered costume, and is often involved in complex love plots.
The Jester
Witty and clever, often seen entertaining within court settings historically, uses intellect and wordplay to amuse.
The Mime
Specializes in silent performance, using exaggerated gestures to communicate, often trapped in imaginary boxes or battling unseen forces.
The Whiteface Clown
Oldest and most sophisticated archetype, often the ringleader, wearing white makeup and elegant attire.
The Buffoon
Clown that specializes in gross-out humor and slapstick, often the butt of the joke, displaying physical comedy.
The Pierrot
Dreamy and poignant, this white-faced clown pines for love and is often the voice of reason amidst chaos, embodying a sense of melancholy.
The Zanni
A comic servant character from Commedia dell'arte, often naïve and gullible, engaged in physical comedy and acrobatics.
The Character Clown
Represents specific societal characters or professions in an exaggerated comedic fashion, like a baker, policeman, or doctor.
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