1. What do you think a mask is?

in my opinion a mask is a way to get in touch with other people, to trigger a show and hand down emotions to the audience

Secondo me la maschera è un modo per comunicare, per fare spettacolo, per trasmettere emozioni al pubblico

2. what masks do you like best? why

The mask I like best is Arlecchino, because people have fun with him, and because he's always in the limelight.

La mia maschera preferita è Arlecchino, perché sa divertire la gente e perché sta sempre al centro dell’attenzione.

3. what masks do you like least ? why?

I don't quite like Pantalone because he's too serious about life.

A me non piace molto Pantalone, perché è una persona seria.

4. in your opinion, what is a mask for?

in my opinion a mask allows different kinds of playing. It helps actors to have the audience experience more intense feelings. Moreover, having a mask on makes it easier to say things one would otherwise be embarrassed to say.

La maschera serve a recitare in modo diverso, a comunicare sensazioni più intense agli spettatori. Inoltre serve a far perdire cose che non si avrebbe il coraggio di dire.

5. in your opinion does wearing a mask ease or hinder communication?

in my opinion it makes it easier

Secondo me la facilita.

6. to what extent does a mask make communication easier between people? find examples

When I feel uneasy about telling a person what I feel about her/him, having a mask on helps me feel more comfortable and "have a go".

Se io volessi rivelare i miei sentimenti ad una persona ma non ho il coraggio, con una maschera indosso ci riuscirei. 

7. to what extent does a mask make communication more difficult between people? find examples

in my opinion, wearing a mask does not make communication between people more difficult.. I can't say why..

Non so perché, ma per me non la ostacola.

8. analyse the following masks:

- Pantalone - Brighella - Arlecchino - Balanzone - Colombina - Arpagone. Provide a verbal description for each of them.

Add 1 more character specific of your cultural background and describe him/her. Find similarities and differences with any one of the mentioned characters.

Truffaldino is both shrewd and stupid at the same time.. he's very much like Arlechino.

Truffaldino è furbo e sciocco allo stesso tempo. Assomiglia molto ad Arlecchino.

9. Find the most characteristic traits for each of them

Pantalone: stingy; Brighella: shrewd; Arlecchino: shrewd and stupid at the same time: Colombina: sweet; Arpagon: stingy

Pantalone: avaro; Brighella: astuto; Arlecchino: furbo e sciocco; Balanzone: vanitoso; Colombina: dolce; Arpagone: avaro.

10. Is anybody you know somewhat similar to any of the above characters? if yes, give a description of how successfully or unsuccessfully you relate yourself to them.

Matteo is like Arlecchino: both are very lively and funny. Matteo is also both shrewd and foolish, he always cracks jokes at lessons.

Matteo è come Arlecchino, perché sono entrambi molto simpatici. Lui è molto furbo e molto sciocco, perché fa battute e fa ridere tutta la classe.