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Catella

A jealous Florentine wife whose suspicion of her husband is turned against her by a friend's cruel, elaborate practical joke.

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Also known as this Catella

First appearance: the fourth story

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With Ricciardo Minutolo (romantic): Ricciardo cunningly tricks Catella into sleeping with him by pretending to be her husband, leading to a mix of betrayal and eventual passion. With Ricciardo Minutolo (romantic):…

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Character Web

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RMRicciardo Minu…GDGiacomino da P…CACalandrinoGDGianni di Proc…KAKing AgilulfCACatella

Relationship types

  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Love and Deception
  • Moral and Romantic Adventures
  • Pranks and Gullibility
  • Fidelity and Betrayal
  • Marital Deception

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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