Federigo’s Decline and Reward

The Decameron

This flow traces how Federigo’s unreturned love consumes his wealth, then earns him marriage and renewed prosperity through generosity.

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Love for Giovanna Love for Giovanna from "The Decameron". Love for Giovanna A costly courtship Federigo degli Alberighi loves Madam Giovanna and spends freely on tournaments, feasts, and gifts.

Love for Giovanna from "The Decameron". Love for Giovanna A costly courtship Federigo degli Alberighi loves Madam Giovanna and spends freely on tournaments, feasts, and gifts.

Love for Giovanna A costly courtship Federigo degli Alberighi loves Madam Giovanna and spends freely on tournaments, feasts, and gifts. She does not return his affection. Reputation and excess His devotion becomes public, but his generosity brings no reward. He continues to spend as though love might be purchased.

The Last Falcon The Last Falcon from "The Decameron". The Last Falcon Poverty at Campi Federigo’s resources dwindle until he retains only a small farm and his prized falcon. He lives simply and hunts when he can.

The Last Falcon from "The Decameron". The Last Falcon Poverty at Campi Federigo’s resources dwindle until he retains only a small farm and his prized falcon. He lives simply and hunts when he can.

The Last Falcon Poverty at Campi Federigo’s resources dwindle until he retains only a small farm and his prized falcon. He lives simply and hunts when he can. A reduced life The contrast between his former hospitality and present poverty marks the cost of his unreciprocated love.

Giovanna’s Visit Giovanna’s Visit from "The Decameron". Giovanna’s Visit A child’s request Giovanna’s son becomes fond of Federigo’s falcon and asks his mother to obtain it.

Giovanna’s Visit from "The Decameron". Giovanna’s Visit A child’s request Giovanna’s son becomes fond of Federigo’s falcon and asks his mother to obtain it.

Giovanna’s Visit A child’s request Giovanna’s son becomes fond of Federigo’s falcon and asks his mother to obtain it. She hesitates because she knows how little Federigo has left. A choice made After the boy’s illness worsens, Giovanna resolves to visit Federigo and ask for the bird, putting her concern for her son first.

The Falcon Served The Falcon Served from "The Decameron". The Falcon Served Hospitality preserved Unable to find a worthy meal, Federigo kills and serves his falcon.

The Falcon Served from "The Decameron". The Falcon Served Hospitality preserved Unable to find a worthy meal, Federigo kills and serves his falcon.

The Falcon Served Hospitality preserved Unable to find a worthy meal, Federigo kills and serves his falcon. Giovanna unknowingly eats the bird she came to request. A painful discovery When she asks for it afterward, Federigo explains what he has done. His generosity costs him the only treasure poverty had left.

Marriage and Renewal Marriage and Renewal from "The Decameron". Marriage and Renewal A changed judgment When her brothers urge her to remarry, Giovanna chooses Federigo, valuing him above wealth.

Marriage and Renewal from "The Decameron". Marriage and Renewal A changed judgment When her brothers urge her to remarry, Giovanna chooses Federigo, valuing him above wealth.

Marriage and Renewal A changed judgment When her brothers urge her to remarry, Giovanna chooses Federigo, valuing him above wealth. Her son’s death leaves her free to decide. Fortune reversed They marry, and Giovanna’s wealth restores Federigo’s household. He proves a more careful steward after his earlier generosity.

Federigo’s youth in Florence

After Federigo loses his fortune

During a summer stay in the country

The day of Giovanna’s visit

After Giovanna’s son dies