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Pierrot Grenade is the parody of another character called Pierrot. [45] The "Grenade" at the end of his name is meant to show his connection to Grenada, which is what makes him/her a character more specific to the Caribbean as opposed to Pierrot, who is also recognized by the French. [14]
The character is a paradoy of the Pierrot character, which was a character from the Carnival balls held by the French planter class in late 18th century Trinidad. [66] The Pierrot character was a well-dressed scholar who boasted about his knowledge. [66] The Pierrot Grenade's costume is made of scraps of cloth pieced together. [66] [65]
His name suggests kinship with the Pierrot Grenade of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, being a satire on the richer and more respectable Pierrot. Pierrot Grenade was a finely dressed masquerader and deeply supreme scholar/jester proud of his ability to spell any word in his own fashion and quoting Shakespearean characters as Julius Caesar, Mark ...
Rapso is the poetic 'rap' form of Trinbagonian music, but has its origins in the oral elements of the performances of traditional masquerade characters in Trinidad Carnival. Traditional masquerade characters, such as the Midnight Robber, Pierrot Grenade, and the Wild Indians, each have particular forms of poetic and musical speeches that echo ...
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. Caribbean Carnival is the cultural celebration held annually throughout the year in many Caribbean islands and worldwide. It's a highly anticipated festival in the Caribbean where locals and visitors come together to dance, savor cultural music, and indulge in delicious foods.
Pierrot (E ♭ major; Moderato) This is a depiction of Pierrot, a character from the commedia dell'arte, commonly represented in costume at a ball. 3. Arlequin (B ♭ major; Vivo) This is a depiction of Harlequin, another character from the commedia dell'arte. 4. Valse noble (B ♭ major; Un poco maestoso) 5. Eusebius (E ♭ major; Adagio)
Pierrot troupe or Pierrot show, British variety shows popular from the 1920s to the 1940s; George Arnold (poet) (1834–1865), American journalist and poet who went by this name; Pierrot (Tamás Z. Marosi) (born 1969), Hungarian pop singer, game designer and musician; Frantzdy Pierrot (born 1995), Haitian association footballer.
Cultural references to Pierrot have been made since the inception of the character in the 17th century. His character in contemporary popular culture — in poetry, fiction, and the visual arts, as well as works for the stage, screen, and concert hall — is that of the sad clown, often pining for love of Columbine, who usually breaks his heart and leaves him for Harlequin.