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Details for The Husband

Arlecchino with fake arrow

Il marito

Very Brief Synopsis

This is a play about a couple prevented from marrying by the young man's father, who sent him away. The young woman's maidservant pretended to die, and then dressed as a man and married the young woman until the young man came back. This led to some complications and fears of lost reputations.

Number of players

Total Main Characters: 10

Men: 6
Women: 4
No Extras

Dramatis Personae

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Relationship Diagram

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Additional Notes

  • 3.02 – Pantalone agrees that he has a right to have sex with his young ward Flaminia.
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