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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Secret Love and Tragedy
- Generosity and Envy
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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