The Decameron · Character

Pamfilo

One of the brigata's ten storytellers, a young man whose tales lean toward love, fortune, and the well-timed joke.

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Mentioned as one of the three young men in the storytelling company.

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Pamfilo is a member of the Florentine company that flees the plague for the countryside, and his voice in the frame is steady, courteous, and fond of stories where desire finds a way. He tells the tale of Federigo degli Alberighi and his falcon — a story about love that costs everything and is finally recognized. His presence helps balance the brigata's moods, giving the days a romantic counterweight to Dioneo's bawdry.

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Character Web

18 connections

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Character groups

Marital Deception
Pranks and Gullibility
Secret Love and Tragedy
Storytellers of the Frame

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Proem
Mentioned as one of the three young men in the storytelling company.
The Seventh Story
Narrates the story of Alatiel, reflecting on the dangers of desiring beauty and fortune.
The Eighth Story
The previous storyteller, whose tale about Alatiel is referenced at the start of this story.
The Fourth Story
The narrator of this story, who tells the tale of Fra Puccio and Dom Felice.
The Tenth Story
Plays chess with Filomena.
The Sixth Story
Narrator of the story, reflecting on the nature of dreams.
Day the Fifth Introduction
Chosen by Fiammetta to begin the day's storytelling with a tale of fair-fortuned lovers.
The Fifth Story
Narrator of the story, chosen by the queen to speak.
The Sixth Story
Mentioned as having previously spoken of the Cadgers, prompting Fiammetta's story.
The Ninth Story
The storyteller of this tale, who narrates Lydia's bold actions.
The Second Story
One of the storytelling company, charged by the queen to follow with a tale. He recounts this story about the priest and Belcolore, criticizing the clergy's hypocrisy.
The Tenth Story
Crowned as the new king for the following day, setting the theme of generosity and magnificence in love.
Day the Tenth
Serves as the king of the day, setting the theme of magnificent and generous deeds.
Day the Tenth Introduction
King of the tenth day, he arises and leads the company's morning walk and counsel.
Conclusion of the Author
Implied as part of the storytellers; the author defends the tales as recounted by the brigata.

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