# Pamfilo — The Decameron character guide

> Pamfilo in The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0002-day-the-first

## Snapshot

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

## Who they are

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.

## In the story

### [Proem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/proem)

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

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

Narrates the story of Alatiel, reflecting on the dangers of desiring beauty and fortune.

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

The previous storyteller, whose tale about Alatiel is referenced at the start of this story.

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

The narrator of this story, who tells the tale of Fra Puccio and Dom Felice.

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

Plays chess with Filomena.

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

Narrator of the story, reflecting on the nature of dreams.

### [Day the Fifth Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-fifth-introduction)

Chosen by Fiammetta to begin the day's storytelling with a tale of fair-fortuned lovers.

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

Narrator of the story, chosen by the queen to speak.

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

Mentioned as having previously spoken of the Cadgers, prompting Fiammetta's story.

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

The storyteller of this tale, who narrates Lydia's bold actions.

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

Crowned as the new king for the following day, setting the theme of generosity and magnificence in love.

### [Day the Tenth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-tenth)

Serves as the king of the day, setting the theme of magnificent and generous deeds.

### [Day the Tenth Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/day-the-tenth-introduction)

King of the tenth day, he arises and leads the company's morning walk and counsel.

### [Conclusion of the Author](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/chapters/conclusion-of-the-author)

Implied as part of the storytellers; the author defends the tales as recounted by the brigata.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters/pamfilo
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_decameron_se/characters