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The Decameron · Character

Gisippus

An Athenian gentleman whose loyalty to his sworn friend Titus runs so deep he surrenders his own betrothed on their wedding day.

major

First appearance: the ninth story

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

Gisippus is the Athenian nobleman and Titus's close friend.
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Gisippus belongs to Athens's elite, a young man of wealth, learning, and unblemished reputation whose friendship with the Roman Titus has become the talk of the city. When Titus falls dangerously ill from loving…

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See Gisippus in the ninth story

Character Web

10 connections

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TQTitus Quintius…SOSophroniaMTMesser Torello…MCMaster Ciappel…NDNastagio degli…GIGisippus

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Love and Deception
  • Generosity and Envy
  • Pranks and Gullibility

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Narrative arc

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

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

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Relationships

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See Gisippus in the ninth story

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

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See Gisippus in the ninth story