Pulcinella, a Commedia dell'arte character, evolved into his pugilistic puppet of 17th century England
Originally intended for adults, the show evolved into primarily a 
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..... Prototypes of the stock harlequinade characters of the com- media dell 1 arte, 
the ..... During the 17th century in France the Captain, who became particularly ... 
was eventually associated with the puppet show rather than with pantomime.