
: Zampanò's jealousy and violent nature lead him to kill Il Matto, an act that eventually causes Gelsomina’s mental collapse and her eventual death . Symbolism and Themes
: Zampanò performs a street act breaking iron chains with his chest, while teaching Gelsomina to play the drum and trumpet . The Road(1954)
: They meet Il Matto (The Fool), a gentle tightrope walker played by Richard Basehart, who gives Gelsomina a sense of self-worth by telling her that "even a pebble" has a purpose . : Zampanò's jealousy and violent nature lead him
Fellini used the three central characters to represent elemental forces: and innocence .
: Represents purity, spirituality, and innocence .