The Decameron · Character
Niccolosa
A young woman whose nighttime encounter with a suitor becomes a family comedy of dreams, denials, and a mother's convenient silence.
supporting
First appearance: the ninth story
As a supporting figure in The Decameron, Niccolosa is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A woman brought by Filippo, she plays along with the trick to seduce Calandrino.
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Niccolosa is a daughter in a country inn, caught between a persistent young Florentine and a household that would rather not see what happens under its roof. When Pinuccio's nocturnal visit is nearly exposed, her…
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See Niccolosa in the ninth storyCharacter Web
7 connectionsA slice of how Niccolosa sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Historical and Legendary Figures
- Pranks and Gullibility
- Moral and Romantic Adventures
- Love and Deception
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Calandrino
romantic · ambivalent
Calandrino becomes infatuated with the prostitute Niccolosa, but his friends exploit his… How this plays out →
- Calandrino
romantic · ambivalent
Calandrino becomes infatuated with the prostitute Niccolosa, but his friends exploit his… How this plays out →
- Calandrino
romantic · ambivalent
Calandrino becomes infatuated with the prostitute Niccolosa, but his friends exploit his… How this plays out →
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See Niccolosa in the ninth storyIn the story
Niccolosa appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Niccolosa in the ninth story