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Princess Jane Festijo @princess added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 14:14:20 ·

"Masks of Holiness: Exploring Hypocrisy and Irony in The Decameron’s First Tale"

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron begins with tales that explore the complexity of human nature, blending humor with serious moral questions. One of the most memorable and ironic is the story of Ser Ciappelletto (Day 1, Tale 1), a man known for his deeply immoral life who, through deception, is venerated as a saint after his death. This tale sets the tone for much of The...

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Allysa Lacuenta @Allysa_Lacuenta_14_02 added blog in Literature
2025-05-26 07:17:37 ·

"The Tale of Alatiel": Love, Fortune,Identity, and Irony

Introduction The Decameron, the work of Giovanni Boccaccio, is a vast mosaic of stories dealing thematically with the many aspects of human nature, particularly its deception, love, and luck. The most remarkable features of the story of Alatiel, which is told on the second day, are the subtle irony and the frank comments relating to survival, virtue, and the self. What could pass as a hot...

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Zandro Panganiban @ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ added blog in Literature
2025-05-24 02:22:54 ·

Holy Irony: Desire and Deception in the Tale of Alibech and Rustico

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron often walks the line between sacred and profane, but few tales do this as cleverly as the story of Alibech and Rustico. Told on the third day, this tale follows a naive young woman seeking to serve God, only to be led astray by a lustful monk. Through sharp irony and humorous exaggeration, Boccaccio critiques false piety and explores...

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Angel Enriquez @zxcvangl.a added blog in Literature
2025-05-24 08:36:26 ·

Justice in Jest: Female Wit and Moral Irony in the Tale of Madonna Filippa

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s 'Decameron' is filled with stories that blur the lines between morality and humor, especially through the lens of gender and social class. One such tale, from Day Six, told by Fiammetta, follows Madonna Filippa, a woman accused of adultery. Rather than deny the charges, she uses wit and logic to publicly shame her accusers and escape punishment. This...

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Tyrone Fabillon @Tyrone added blog in Literature
2025-05-22 11:52:52 ·

The Virgin Who Wasn’t: Irony and Image in the Tale of Alatiel

Boccaccio’s Decameron is filled with tales that amuse, provoke, and challenge social norms. One of the most fascinating—and darkly ironic—is Day 2, Tale 7, the story of Alatiel, a beautiful Saracen princess whose adventures blur the line between appearance and reality. While the tale is steeped in humor and coincidence, it also explores deeper themes of reputation,...

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Kaye Sumalinog @Kaye added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 07:46:23 ·

"From Fool to Fortune: The Chaotic Luck of Andreuccio da Perugia" -Day 2, Tale 5

Introduction Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron frequently concerns the ways fortune and cleverness determine the human condition. In Andreuccio da Perugia's story, Boccaccio narrates a quick-witted and humorous account of an inexperienced youth whose misadventures in Naples teach him tough lessons in trusting, outwitting, and staying alive. This review discusses how the story uses humor and irony...

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Gian Carlo Bathan @Gian added blog in Literature
2025-05-22 14:55:39 ·

Love's True Worth: Sacrifice and Redemption in "Federigo's Falcon."

INTRODUCTION Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron brims with tales of love, wit, and moral insight. Among its most poignant is Federigo’s Falcon (Day 5, Story 8), a narrative that explores the themes of generosity, sacrifice, and the redemptive power of true affection. In this review, I contend that Federigo’s ultimate act of selflessness not only redeems his past follies but...

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