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Kim Lacbay @kimlacbay added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 05:17:32 ·

“A Good Woman in Disguise: The Surprising Greatness of Griselda in Boccaccio’s Tale of Griselda”

INTRODUCTION On the tenth day, Dioneo closes Boccaccio’s Decameron by recounting a moving and thought-provoking story about a virtuous woman and her patience: that of Patient Griselda. For ages, people have respected and questioned this narrative which tests how much patience people have, how they use power and the rules women lived by in medieval Europe. The main character in the story,...

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DAISERIE GALVEZ @daiserie added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 04:36:49 ·

“Alatiel’s Secret: Identity, Virtue, and Survival in Boccaccio’s Decameron”

Title: “Alatiel’s Secret: Identity, Virtue, and Survival in Boccaccio’s Decameron” Introduction Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron is a rich tapestry of tales that explore human folly, desire, virtue, and fortune. One particularly provocative story is Day 2, Tale 7, told by Pampinea, which recounts the journey of Alatiel, the daughter of...

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Lorraine Joyce Guevarra @lorraine added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 13:42:01 ·

"A Woman’s Defiance: Love and Tragedy in Boccaccio’s Ghismonda Story"

Introduction: In The Decameron, Boccaccio tells the sad but powerful story of Ghismonda, a noblewoman who fights for her love against her father’s cruel rules. This review shows how Ghismonda’s bravery and tragic end reveal the problems women faced in medieval times. Her story still matters today because it speaks about love, freedom, and the struggle against unfair power. ...

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Ashley Mateo @mateoashley added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 12:57:53 ·

"Buried Truths and Reborn Wisdom: The Journey of Andreuccio in Boccaccio’s Naples"

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron is renowned for its dynamic portrayal of human nature across all social classes, exposing the follies, ambitions, and vulnerabilities of individuals in times of moral and social uncertainty. Among the tales, the story of Andreuccio of Perugia (Day II, Tale 5) offers a compelling account of a young man’s descent—both...

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Mary Grace Lacsina @mary added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 13:28:07 ·

A Parable of Power: Wisdom and Diplomacy in Boccaccio's "Melchizedek and Saladin"

Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, a vibrant tapestry of 100 novellas, offers a rich exploration of 14th-century life and human nature. Among its diverse tales, "Melchizedek and Saladin" (Day I, Novella 3) stands out as a concise yet powerful parable showcasing the power of wisdom, diplomacy, and strategic generosity in navigating conflict and adversity. This analysis will examine the narrative's...

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Chrizzy Estrillado @Chrizzy added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 13:50:11 ·

The Clever Wife: Wit, Gender, and Justice in Boccaccio's Decameron

Introduction Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, a collection of novellas written during the calamitous Black Death, offers a captivating glimpse into 14th-century Italian society. This analysis delves into Day VI, Novel 9, focusing on the story of Madonna Filippa, exploring its central themes of wit, gender dynamics, and the ingenious subversion of patriarchal justice. The tale's enduring appeal...

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Gwen Margareth Virtusio @virtusiogwen added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 10:38:19 ·

The Many Lives of Alatiel: Beauty, Silence, and Survival in Boccaccio’s Decameron

Introduction In Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron, the tale of Alatiel stands out as a complex exploration of female identity, reputation, and survival. Narrated on the second day by Filostrato, the story recounts the unbelievable misadventures of a beautiful Saracen princess who, despite being passed from man to man across multiple kingdoms, manages to return home and marry a king while...

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John Arthur @jhn_arthur added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 06:36:23 ·

“Behind Locked Doors: Hypocrisy and Human Desire in the Tale of Pietro di Vinciolo”

Introduction Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron often walks a fine line between satire and sincerity, especially when exploring themes of love, deception, and social norms. One particularly striking example is the tale of Pietro di Vinciolo (Day V, Tale 10), narrated by Dioneo. In this story, Boccaccio exposes the double standards of marriage, the hypocrisy of moral judgment, and the...

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Chris Jasper Macasa @jasper_macasaa added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 00:41:13 ·

“Fortune Favors the Clever: Social Climbing and Survival in the Tale of Andreuccio da Perugia”

IntroductionIn Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron, the tale of Andreuccio da Perugia (Day II, Tale 5) offers a gripping combination of humor, misfortune, and cunning. Told by Fiammetta on the second day—when the theme revolves around people who face hardships but end up safely—the tale follows a naïve merchant who learns harsh lessons through betrayal and trickery, yet...

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Mary Grace De Laguna @marygrace.delaguna.7 added blog in Art
2025-05-26 07:21:04 ·

“Justice or Cleverness? Rethinking Morality in the Tale of Andreuccio da Perugia”

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s *The Decameron* is filled with tales of wit, deception, and the unexpected complexities of human behavior. One particularly striking story is the tale of Andreuccio da Perugia, found on Day Two, Story Five. This review explores how Boccaccio uses irony, suspense, and flawed characters to question ideas of morality and justice in a rapidly changing...

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Rovie Ann Dimacutac @Rovie added blog in Other
2025-05-25 13:38:30 ·

“Love and Nightingales: A Clever Romance from The Decameron”

IntroductionGiovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron often uses humor and cleverness to show different sides of human nature. While some stories are serious or sad, others are funny and light-hearted. One of the most charming tales is the story of Ricciardo and Caterina (Day 5, Tale 4), which shows young love and how people sometimes break rules to follow their hearts. It’s a story about a...

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Sheryl Nunial @sheshe added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 05:06:32 ·

"A Devilish Trick: How Two Prankster Outsmarted a Doctor."

“It is human nature to think oneself wise and others foolish, yet often it is the reverse that proves true.” - The Decameron, Day 8, Tale 9 Introduction: In Day 8, Tale 9 of The Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio shares a humorous story about two friends, Bruno and Buffalmacco, who pull a clever prank on a proud doctor named Master Simone. This tale shows how...

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Ryza Chariz Viray @ryza.chariz added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 16:19:14 ·

"A Love Tested by Suffering: A Tale of Obedience Beyond Reason"

Introduction: In the final tale of The Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio tells the unsettling story of Griselda, which explores the fine line between devotion and oppression. This tale explores the brutal tests that Griselda endured. It is a story that showcases the harsh realities of power, gender and the cost of blind devotion. Her story exposes the expectations placed on women in medieval...

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Ericka Manalo @Mnl_kaiii added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 07:19:01 ·

"CLEVER WORDS, CLEVERER WOMEN: FEMALE AGENCY IN THE TALE OF MADONNA FILIPPA"

INTRODUCTION Boccaccio’s The Decameron, a monumental collection of 100 tales, offers a fascinating window into 14th-century Italian society, its anxieties, and its enduring human spirit. Among its many gems, the seventh tale of the sixth day, "Madonna Filippa," shines brightly as a testament to the power of wit and the burgeoning concept of female agency. This brief yet impactful...

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Kaye Cortiguerra @Kayee added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 22:34:07 ·

"Confession, Consummation, and Critique: A Decameron Deception"

Introduction This story from Boccaccio's Decameron is a clever tale about a woman who cheats on her husband. It's not just a story about romance; it's also a funny look at how people, especially priests, can be tricked. The story shows how a woman uses her wits to get what she wants, and it makes fun of the Church and the social rules of the time. We'll look at how the story uses humor and...

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John Arian Taga-amo @johnarian added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 11:48:04 ·

"Love and Punishment: The Dark Fate of Ghismonda and Guiscardo"

INTRODUCTION: Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, a compilation of one hundred stories woven amidst the Black Death, presents a rich fabric of human life, delving into love, deception, social ranking, and the whimsical nature of destiny. Herein lies the dense tapestry within which Tancred and his daughter Ghismonda's tale emerges as a specifically moving tragedy, a stark examination of love that...

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