Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Decameron

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Rome - The cultural, religious and political center of Italy which in this book is considered to be both the center of civilization as well as the center of religious corruption.

Florence - The capital city of the region of Tuscany and well known for its contributions to the art world.

Paris - The site of Notre Dame, the great cathedral in which Abraham wishes to be baptized as a Christian.

Venice - The location Brother Alberto chooses to start life as a minor friar and where he tricks a woman into believing...
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