The Peasant Girl's Tragic Fate

The Name of the Rose

The innocent village girl who becomes a victim of the Inquisition.

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A Desperate Bargain A Desperate Bargain from "The Name of the Rose". Hunger and Survival The Girl's Poverty The girl is a poor peasant from the village below the abbey. She has come to trade her body for food.

A Desperate Bargain from "The Name of the Rose". Hunger and Survival The Girl's Poverty The girl is a poor peasant from the village below the abbey. She has come to trade her body for food.

Hunger and Survival The Girl's Poverty The girl is a poor peasant from the village below the abbey. She has come to trade her body for food. She is not a witch, just a desperate human being. The Encounter with Adso She meets Adso in the kitchen. They make love, and she leaves with an ox heart. She is grateful for the kindness she received. The Second Visit She returns later at Salvatore's request, hoping for more food. This time she is caught. Her fate is sealed.

Arrest and Condemnation Arrest and Condemnation from "The Name of the Rose". A Witch's Trial The Accusation Bernard Gui accuses the girl of witchcraft based on the black cat and eggs. She is terrified and cannot defend herself.

Arrest and Condemnation from "The Name of the Rose". A Witch's Trial The Accusation Bernard Gui accuses the girl of witchcraft based on the black cat and eggs. She is terrified and cannot defend herself.

A Witch's Trial The Accusation Bernard Gui accuses the girl of witchcraft based on the black cat and eggs. She is terrified and cannot defend herself. She does not understand the charges. No Hope William tells Adso that the girl is "burnt flesh." There is no way to save her. The Inquisition will use her as an example. The Execution The girl is taken away to be burned at the stake. Her death is a senseless tragedy. She is a victim of superstition and power politics.

Night of the third day

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