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Mr. Punch
Mr. Punch is the central hook-nosed, hunchbacked trickster character of the traditional British Punch and Judy hand puppet show. The character is a descendant of Pulcinella, a figure from the 16th-century Italian commedia dell'arte theatrical tradition. Recognizable by his jester's outfit, club, and distinctive squawking voice produced by a secret reed instrument called a swazzle, Punch is known f...
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Guignol
Guignol is the main character in a form of puppet theater originating from Lyon, France, created by Laurent Mourguet around 1808. The character was designed as a working-class silk weaver, representing the Lyonnais common people, with a distinctive appearance including three braids of hair at the back of his head. The Guignol performances traditionally address social issues and political satire th...
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