Superstitious Saturday Harlequin
The character Harlequin, sometimes seen
as a doll in the first act of Nutcracker has an interesting history.
According to https://www.britannica.com/art/harlequinade
“Harlequinade, play or
scene, usually in pantomime, in which Harlequin,
a male character, has the principal role. Derived from the Italian commedia dell’arte,
harlequinades came into vogue in early 18th-century England…”
The superstition of Harlequin’s costume
is even more fascinating. His brightly colored costume of diamond-shapes played
an important role. Yellow symbolized jealousy, red was for anger, blue was for
faithfulness and black was for the power of invisibility. As Harlequin
performed, he would point to a particular color, thus letting the audience know
his mood - or if invisibility might occur.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Superstition #134:
“ The colors of Harlequin’s costume are significant.”
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Quote of the Day:
“Harlequin, probably derived from the
old French Hellequin: a troop of the devil’s horsemen.”
― Bernard Cornwell, The Archer's Tale
― Bernard Cornwell, The Archer's Tale
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