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*The '''good [[fairy]]''' 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]]''' 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 [[petticoat]]s 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.
*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 [[petticoat]]s 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.
*A '''[[horse]]''': The pantomime horse is always played by two people, one playing the front and one playing the back. Horse costumes are usually outlandish and brightly colored, often adorned with spotty patterns, shaggy fringes and other non-biologically-correct decoration.
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