The city allows the authors to play with identities and with the discreet incorporation of foreigners. The city is associated with a busy lifestyle and the constant entry of foreigners in the form of travelers and businessmen. It is also important to note that all three plays were written in the first half of the 16th century, implying that most plays of this period were written for courts and for performances there. This is another unique factor that contributes to the distinctive character of comedies written during the Italian Renaissance. In particular, the urban setting allows for an important feature of all three plays: the deliberate distinction between male and female spaces. In contrast to the countryside, which is openly associated with a more rural lifestyle and often also with female activity in the home, the city allows a clear distinction between the inside and the outside./