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Clown Archetypes
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The Auguste Clown
Characterized by a more down-to-earth appearance and behavior, often playing the fool with exaggerated makeup and costumes.
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 Buffoon
Clown that specializes in gross-out humor and slapstick, often the butt of the joke, displaying physical comedy.
The Character Clown
Represents specific societal characters or professions in an exaggerated comedic fashion, like a baker, policeman, or doctor.
The Whiteface Clown
Oldest and most sophisticated archetype, often the ringleader, wearing white makeup and elegant attire.
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 Mime
Specializes in silent performance, using exaggerated gestures to communicate, often trapped in imaginary boxes or battling unseen forces.
The Zanni
A comic servant character from Commedia dell'arte, often naïve and gullible, engaged in physical comedy and acrobatics.
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.
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