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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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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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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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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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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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Nathalie Morada @Sheen added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 10:03:12 ·

"Don't be deceived: Can lust be love? or will some magic and delusion turn into love?"

Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron, tales often explore the complex relationship between love, lust, and human folly. The Ninth Day, Fifth Story, featuring Calandrino, illustrates how unchecked desire and desperation can lead to delusion and foolish behavior. Can love be accompanied by lust and delusion or is it lust and delusion pretending to be love? Our...

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Mikaela Dita @Mikaela added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 13:51:09 ·

"True Gold Is Tested by Fire": A Tale of The King of Cyprus and The Test of Friendship

Introduction Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron is best known for its lively and often outrageous stories about love, trickery, and survival during the Black Death. But hidden among the tales of mischief and scandal is a quiet gem about loyalty and character: Day 1, Tale 9, the story of Guiglielmo Borsiere and Ruggieri de' Figiovanni. This tale, unlike many others in the collection,...

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Angelica Lopez @angelicaa added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 08:48:17 ·

"Unwavering Loyalty or Unfair Sacrifice? Exploring the Tale of Griselda"

Introduction The Tale of Griselda, featured in Giovanni Boccaccio’s 'The Decameron', offers a deep look into loyalty, endurance, and the power dynamics of relationships. It tells the story of a woman whose love and patience are pushed to their limits in unimaginable ways. Through this narrative, Boccaccio raises important questions about justice, fairness, and the real meaning of virtue....

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Josafat Angelo Madlangbayan @jophat12 added blog in Literature
2025-05-25 07:57:23 ·

A Cure for the Heart: Gillette's Clever Conquest

The 9th story of Day 3 from "The Decameron" is about a woman named Gillette who uses her smarts and determination to win over her husband, Count Bertrand, even though he didn’t want to be with her at first. What I liked about the story is how it shows that women can be strong and think of ways to fix things, even when the odds are against them. The main point is that this tale highlights...

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Syra Louise Talha @syy00 added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 13:41:08 ·

Alatiel’s Silence: Survival in a World That Never Asked

Introduction:In The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, Day 2, Story 7 tells the story of Alatiel, a princess whose beauty becomes both her greatest asset and her deepest curse. Trapped in a cycle of objectification and silence, Alatiel is passed from man to man after a shipwreck derails her royal engagement. Yet, in the end, she reclaims her place in society through a lie, one that upholds...

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