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Carnival in Venice. The jester or fool mask.
The Jester mask: The Mask of Laughter and Chaos
The Jester mask is one of the most playful and entertaining masks of the Venice Carnival. It features exaggerated facial expressions, bright colors, and sometimes bells, symbolizing fun and mischief. Unlike elegant masks worn by nobles, this mask represents the tricksters and jesters who entertained crowds.
In the past, the village fool had the freedom to mock the rich and powerful without consequences. During Carnival, wearers of this mask would joke, dance, and cause chaos in the streets. Today, it remains a favorite for those who love humor and bringing laughter to the celebration!
The Jester mask is one of the most playful and entertaining masks of the Venice Carnival. It features exaggerated facial expressions, bright colors, and sometimes bells, symbolizing fun and mischief. Unlike elegant masks worn by nobles, this mask represents the tricksters and jesters who entertained crowds.
In the past, the village fool had the freedom to mock the rich and powerful without consequences. During Carnival, wearers of this mask would joke, dance, and cause chaos in the streets. Today, it remains a favorite for those who love humor and bringing laughter to the celebration!
Vocabulary for Venice Carnival
playful - fond of games and amusement; light-hearted.
игривый, шаловливый
exaggerated - regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality.
преувеличенный
mischief - playful misbehavior, especially on the part of children.
шалость, озорство
jesters - a professional joker or ‘fool’ at a medieval court, typically wearing a cap with bells on it and carrying a mock sceptre.
шут
trickster - a person who cheats or deceives people.
обманщик
to mock - tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
насмехаться
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The Jester's mask.
Vocabulary for Venice Carnival
captivating - capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.
захватывающий
to conceal - not allow to be seen; hide.
скрывать
illicit - forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
запрещенный
distinct - recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
отличный от, отчетливый, особый
attire - clothes, especially fine or formal ones.
наряд
to evolve - develop gradually.
развиваться
deceptively - in a way or to an extent that gives a misleading impression; to a lesser or greater extent than appears the case.
обманчиво
meticulous - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
дотошный, тщательный
- Phrasal verb of the dayФразовый глагол дня
- To show offхвастаться
- to display something proudlyгордо демонстрировать что-либо
What do you remember? (Vocab)
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The Jester mask is known for its bright colors and ____ expressions, making it look fun and silly.
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This mask represents the jokers and entertainers of Venice, also known as ____.
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During the Carnival, those who wore the jester mask caused fun and ____, playing pranks on people.
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The character behind this mask was a clever ____, always playing tricks on others for laughs.
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The mask allowed people to ____ the rich and powerful without getting into trouble.
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The jester mask is perfect for those who love to be silly and ____, bringing laughter to the celebration.
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Questions to discuss with your teacher:
- Do you think this character is positive or negative? Why?
- What are advantages and disadvantages of being a Jester?
- What mask would you choose for a Carnival? Why?