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*There is always a '''buffoon''' to provide comic relief. He is a good-hearted simpleton, and often displays unrequited love for the protagonist's love interest (although this does not lead to conflict, as he is too shy to act on his impulses.

*There is always a '''buffoon''' to provide comic relief. He is a good-hearted simpleton, and often displays unrequited love for the protagonist's love interest (although this does not lead to conflict, as he is too shy to act on his impulses.

*The '''good fairy''' or fairy godmother embodies all that is righteous and watches over the hero. She often plays little part in the action, instead greeting the audience at the beginning of the performance and acting as a kind of [[narrator]] between scenes. The exception is that she sometimes uses her magical powers to rescue the hero just when it looks like all hope has been lost - a kind of ''[[deus ex machina]]'' device.

*The '''good fairy''' or fairy godmother embodies all that is righteous and watches over the hero. She often plays little part in the action, instead greeting the audience at the beginning of the performance and acting as a kind of [[narrator]] between scenes. The exception is that she sometimes uses her magical powers to rescue the hero just when it looks like all hope has been lost - a kind of ''[[deus ex machina]]'' device.

*The '''Dame''': The most recognizable element of a pantomime, the dame is a caricature of an unattractive and slow-witted yet likeable and warm-hearted older woman. She is often the mother of the protagonist, and is always played by a man. The dame's costume is very colourful and elaborate, usually involving multiple layers of petticoats and thick make-up. The dame is often involved in most of the humor of the performance, which stems from her efforts to maintain appearances of ladylike dignity while getting involved in undignified situations, and often in contrast to her own bawdy behavior.

*The '''Dame''': The most recognizable element of a pantomime, the dame is a caricature of an unattractive and slow-witted yet likeable and warm-hearted older woman. She is often the mother of the protagonist, and is always played by a man. The dame's costume is very colourful and elaborate, usually involving multiple layers of petticoats and thick make-up. The dame is usually not involved in the main plot, instead providing light relief, bantering with the audience and pursuing relations with all kinds of unsuitable men. Much of the dame character's humor stems from her efforts to maintain appearances of ladylike dignity despite being naturally graceless and coarse, and while getting involved in undignified and often ludicrous situations.

 

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