# Gisippus — The Decameron character guide

> Gisippus in The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio.

**Role:** major

**First appearance:** 0048-the-ninth-story

## Snapshot

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

## Who they are

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 Gisippus's bride-to-be, Gisippus must weigh a public betrothal and family honor against the bond he prizes above all. His choice tests whether perfect friendship can survive the claims of love, family, and civic expectation, and sets up the debt that will define both men's fates.

## Relationships

### [Titus Quintius Fulvus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/titus_quintius_fulvus)

_friendship_

Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an extraordinary bond of loyalty and sacrifice.

### [Sophronia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/sophronia)

_romantic_

Gisippus was originally betrothed to Sophronia but willingly gives her up to his friend Titus, whom she eventually marries.

### [Titus Quintius Fulvus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/titus_quintius_fulvus)

_friendship_

Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an extraordinary bond of loyalty and sacrifice.

### [Sophronia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/sophronia)

_romantic_

Gisippus was originally betrothed to Sophronia but willingly gives her up to his friend Titus, whom she eventually marries.

### [Titus Quintius Fulvus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/titus_quintius_fulvus)

_friendship_

Gisippus selflessly gives up his betrothed to his dear friend Titus, demonstrating an extraordinary bond of loyalty and sacrifice.

## In the story

### [The Eighth Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/the-eighth-story)

Gisippus is the Athenian nobleman and Titus's close friend. Upon learning of Titus's love for Sophronia, he selflessly offers to give her up to save his friend's life, demonstrating extraordinary friendship.

## Links

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