The Decameron · Character
Rinaldo d'Asti
A merchant bound for Naples who is robbed on the road, then rescued by a widow who mistakes him for the lover she has secretly summoned.
major
Also known as Rinaldo, Rinaldo de' Pugliesi
First appearance: The Second Story
As a major figure in The Decameron, Rinaldo d'Asti is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A merchant robbed by highwaymen, who finds shelter and comfort with a widow after praying to St.
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In The Second Story: A merchant robbed by highwaymen, who finds shelter and comfort with a widow after praying to St. Julian. Later, in The Seventh Story: The husband of Madam Filippa who discovers her adultery and…
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- Other
Character groups
- Moral and Romantic Adventures
- Protagonist
- Marital Deception
- Storytellers of the Frame
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Rinaldo d'Asti in The Second Story