The Decameron · Character
Tedaldo Elisei
A Florentine exile who returns disguised as a pilgrim to find his beloved married, and sets about winning her back with patience and wit.
major
Also known as Tedaldo
First appearance: The Third Story
As a major figure in The Decameron, Tedaldo Elisei is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
One of the three brothers who squander their wealth; later restored by Alessandro's marriage.
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Tedaldo is a lover of the old school — faithful, resourceful, and willing to wait. Exiled from Florence after a quarrel, he comes home in pilgrim's garb to discover his lady has married another, and rather than rage or…
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- Family
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Character groups
- Trickery and Illusion
- Protagonist
- Marital Deception
- Love and Deception
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Aldobrandino Palermini
family · ambivalent
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family · ambivalent
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