Featured in a 2020 film, she gets her name from a 16th C. Italian stock character who often wore diamond-patterened outfits

The character referred to in Today’s Final Jeopardy is Harley Quinn, featured prominently in the 2020 film “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).” Harley Quinn, originally introduced in the DC Comics universe and later in various adaptations, gets her name from the character Harlequin, a figure from 16th-century Italian commedia dell’arte. In these traditional Italian theater performances, the Harlequin was known for his mischievous behavior and his distinctive costume, typically adorned with a diamond-patterned outfit. This character was often involved in physical comedy and complex schemes, traits that inspire Harley Quinn’s own chaotic and rebellious nature in the comics and films. Harley Quinn’s modern interpretation as a jester-like character with a complex, often dark backstory, reflects the historical essence of her namesake while providing a contemporary twist that resonates with current audiences.

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