Identificación de arquetipos teatrales clásicos en el costumbrismo Colombiano de José María Samper

Abstract

Nineteenth-century Colombian costumbrista theater, with José María Samper as the central figure of this work, presents a rich array of characters that, despite their cultural relevance, have been scarcely analyzed in depth regarding their typology. This research aimed to identify the manifestation and adaptation of classic European theatrical archetypes (from the Commedia dell'arte and the Spanish Golden Age) in the characters of Samper's costumbrista comedies, showing their re-signification within the Colombian socio-cultural context of the 19th century. The methodology included an analysis of his four known comedies to date—Un alcalde a la antigua y dos primos a la moderna, Los Aguinaldos, Día de Pagos, and Percances de un Empleo. The results will make it possible to establish national archetypal characters and will enrich the knowledge of Colombian theater, ensuring the preservation of these figures in the collective theatrical memory.