The Adventures of Pinocchio · Character

Harlequin

A puppet who recognizes Pinocchio at the puppet show.

minor

Also known as poor Harlequin

First appearance: X: The Puppets Recognize Their Brother Pinocchio

Harlequin's tie to Pinocchio is one of the pressures that moves The Adventures of Pinocchio—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

First to recognize Pinocchio and invites him onto the stage; later ordered to bring Pinocchio to the kitchen.

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Harlequin first appears in 0009 x the puppets recognize their brother pinocchio.

With Pinocchio (friendship): Harlequin is a fellow puppet who sympathizes with Pinocchio and defends him during the puppet show. With Pinocchio (friendship): Harlequin is a fellow puppet who sympathizes with Pinocchio and defends him during the puppet show.

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Character Web

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Friendship
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Character groups

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Aftermath
Closing

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Pinocchio
friendship · positive
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Pinocchio
friendship · positive
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