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 storyCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Love and Deception
- Generosity and Envy
- Pranks and Gullibility
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Titus Quintius Fulvus
friendship · positive
Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an… How this plays out →
- Sophronia
romantic · ambivalent
- Titus Quintius Fulvus
friendship · positive
Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an… How this plays out →
- Sophronia
romantic · ambivalent
- Titus Quintius Fulvus
friendship · positive
Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Gisippus in the ninth story