The Decameron · Character
Martellino
A Florentine trickster who fakes a miraculous cure at a saint's shrine and is nearly torn apart by the furious crowd he fools.
supporting
Also known as the wretched Martellino
First appearance: the third story
As a supporting figure in The Decameron, Martellino is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A Florentine trickster who feigns paralysis to mock the saint, is beaten by the mob, arrested for theft, tortured, and ultimately freed by the Prince.
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In The First Story: A Florentine trickster who feigns paralysis to mock the saint, is beaten by the mob, arrested for theft, tortured, and…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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