Editing Innamorati (section)

==Characteristics and dramatic function==
The comedy of the lovers is that they are ridiculous and over the top about everything, but they are completely sincere in their emotions.<ref name=":2" /> The main function of the lovers within the play is to be in love; and in doing so, they come upon obstacles that keep them from pursuing their relationship. These obstacles stemmed from varied causes. For instance, the financial or personal interests of a lover's parent may have prevented the lovers' relationship from progressing.<ref name=":3" />{{page needed|date=November 2023}} The pair always involves other {{lang|it|commedia}} characters, such as [[Zanni]] characters, to try to figure out how they can be together. This is necessary, because due to their conceited stupidity, and lack of experience with all of the mysteries of love, and the sensations and emotions that come with it, they cannot figure it out on their own.<ref name="Rudlin" /><ref>{{Cite book |title=Harlequin on the Moon |last=Lawner |first=Lynne |publisher=Harry N. Abrams Inc. |date=1998 |location=New York |pages=54–86}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Crick |first=Oliver |title=The Routledge Companion to Commedia dell'arte |publisher=Routledge |date=2015 |isbn=978-0-415-74506-2 |location=New York |pages=70–80}}</ref>

The lovers tend to be overly dramatic in whatever emotion they express. Separation from their lover leads them to strongly lament and moan their state, although, once they finally meet, they are at a loss of words. In order to express what they truly want to say, they always need the help of a servant to act as a go-between. The lovers often act in a childlike and immature way. When not getting their way, they become completely devastated, they pout, and even cry and whine if things do not go according to their wishes. Very selfish and self-centered, the lovers are in their own worlds where they are each the most important subjects. Along with loving themselves, they are in love with the very idea of love and what it pertains to.<ref name="Rudlin" />