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The Decameron · Character

Gabriotto

A young lover whose sudden death in his beloved's arms turns a tale of secret passion into one of the collection's most haunting losses.

major

First appearance: the second story

As a major figure in The Decameron, Gabriotto is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Andrevuola's secret husband; dies suddenly in her arms after telling his dream.
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Gabriotto moves in the world of noble households and clandestine romance, where love must be hidden from watchful families. His bond with his beloved is tender and doomed, and the abruptness of his end — collapsing in…

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Character Web

2 connections

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Secret Love and Tragedy
  • Generosity and Envy

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

In this story, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Lisa, a lowborn apothecary’s daughter, is cons…

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Gabriotto appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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