The Decameron · Character
Il Zima
A young man of ready tongue and readier nerve, he wins the lady he loves by the sheer audacity of a well-turned speech.
major
Also known as Zima
First appearance: the seventh story
As a major figure in The Decameron, Il Zima is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A young, wealthy man known for his elegant dress and cunning; he uses a palfrey to gain access to his beloved.
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Il Zima moves in the world of Florentine gallantry, where desire must be negotiated through wit rather than force. His story, framed by Filostrato's meditation on how love rewards the bold in gentle hearts, turns on a…
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- Other
Character groups
- Moral and Romantic Adventures
- Love and Deception
- Generosity and Envy
- Gullibility and Deceit
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- 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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See Il Zima in the seventh story