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Title: Griselda

Introduction
Griselda is a humble peasant woman who endures unimaginable trials at the hands of her noble husband, Gualtieri. This tale told on the final day and concluding the entire collection, explores themes of patience, loyalty, virtue, and social class, offering a powerful and controversial reflection on human endurance and marital expectations. As the last tale, it carries symbolic weight and wraps up the themes of suffering, wisdom, and triumph through steadfast character.

Summary
Griselda, a poor but virtuous woman, is chosen by the wealthy Marquis Gualtieri as his wife. To test her loyalty, Gualtieri subjects her to a series of cruel trials: he takes away her children under the pretense of killing them, divorces her, and claims to remarry another woman. Throughout, Griselda remains obedient and composed. Ultimately, Gualtieri reveals that her children were alive and that the "new bride" was their daughter. He praises Griselda's unwavering patience and restores her position as his wife and Marchioness, presenting the entire ordeal as a test of her worth.

Personal Response
Griselda’s patience is undeniably admirable, but the extremity of her suffering raises serious questions about the power imbalance in her marriage and the ethics of Gualtieri's actions. While the story is meant to praise her virtue, it also highlights the unjust standards women were expected to meet.

Conclusion
It invites readers to question the morality of testing love through cruelty. This story leaves a lasting impression by blending moral idealism with a subtle critique of power and gender Dynamics.

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