# Fiammetta — The Decameron character guide > Fiammetta in The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Madonna Fiammetta **First appearance:** 0002-day-the-first ## Who they are A quick-witted noblewoman among the ten storytellers, she turns passion into argument, urging women to grant their favors with judgment rather than let fortune choose for them. ## In the story ### [Proem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/proem) Mentioned as one of the seven ladies in the storytelling company. ### [The Decameron](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-decameron) A member of the brigata who often tells tales of love and passion. ### [Day the First](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-first) Another of the seven ladies present during the first day. ### [Day the First Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-first-introduction) One of the seven ladies who gather in Santa Maria Novella. ### [The Fifth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-fifth-story) Narrator of the story, chosen by the queen to follow the ordinance. ### [The Sixth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-sixth-story) Previous storyteller whose tale was commended. ### [The Tenth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-tenth-story) Present among the company during the storytelling and evening festivities. ### [The Fifth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-fifth-story) The storyteller of this tale, one of the brigata, who narrates Andreuccio's misadventures. ### [Day the Third](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-third) Member of the brigata, shares a story during the day. ### [Day the Third Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-third-introduction) Present in the company during the day's events. ### [The Tenth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-tenth-story) Sings with Dioneo about Messer Guglielmo and the Lady of Vergiu. ### [Day the Fourth Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-fourth-introduction) The first storyteller of the day, chosen by Filostrato to begin the tales. ### [The Tenth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-tenth-story) Chosen as the new queen for the following day, she sets the theme of happy outcomes after misfortunes. ### [Day the Fifth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-fifth) Queen of the day, sets the theme of love overcoming adversity. ### [Day the Fifth Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-fifth-introduction) Governs as queen for the fifth day, leading the company from dawn through the day's pleasures. ### [Day the Sixth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-sixth) Fiammetta is present and participates in the day's storytelling. ### [Day the Sixth Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-sixth-introduction) Fiammetta is present as one of the ladies in the company, though she does not speak in this excerpt. ### [The Fifth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-fifth-story) The queen who requested Pamfilo to tell the story. ### [The Sixth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-sixth-story) Narrates the story of Michele Scalza at the queen's command. ### [Day the Seventh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-seventh) Member of the brigata, participates in storytelling. ### [The Fifth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-fifth-story) Narrator of the story, who introduces the tale with a defense of wives against unjust jealousy. ### [The Tenth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-tenth-story) Sings with Dioneo after the story concludes. ### [Day the Eighth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-eighth) One of the brigata, known for her eloquent storytelling. ### [The Eighth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-eighth-story) The storyteller of this tale, who offers a lighter story to soothe the ladies after a previous harsh tale. ### [Day the Ninth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-ninth) A storyteller among the company, contributing to the day's narratives. ### [Day the Tenth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-tenth) One of the storytellers on the final day. ### [Day the Tenth Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-tenth-introduction) Walks alongside Pamfilo and Filomena during the morning diversion. ### [The Sixth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-sixth-story) Narrator of the story, chosen by the king to resolve the debate among the ladies. ### [The Seventh Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-seventh-story) Previously told a story about King Charles; her story is commended. ### [The Tenth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-tenth-story) Sings a song about love and jealousy after the story ends. ### [Conclusion of the Author](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/conclusion-of-the-author) Implied as part of the audience; the author addresses 'charming ladies' collectively. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/fiammetta - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters