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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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Jasper Valdepena @Recto added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 14:10:28 ·

Love and Punishment: The Dark Fate of Ghismonda and Guiscardo

Introduction: The Decameron is a collection of 100 stories that explore the depth of human experience—its virtues, follies, and misfortunes. In “Tancred and His Daughter Ghismonda,” Boccaccio presents a tragic tale of love stifled by power. This is a story of two hearts bound by passion, yet destroyed by societal norms and the tyranny of a father’s pride Summary:...

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Kc Tolentino Martizano @keysi added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 05:14:47 ·

Unapologetically Guilty: A Woman’s Wit Against a Man’s Law

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron is a rich collection of tales exploring love, morality, wit, and social conventions during 14th-century Italy. One particularly striking story is the tale of Madonna Filippa, told on Day Six, which focuses on how clever words and courage can change outcomes. This tale stands out for its bold portrayal of a woman who defies legal injustice with...

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