Characters
Who's the main character?
January
What is the main belief of the time?
Women serve men
What advice does Placebo give January?
Make your own decisions
Who is May in love with?
Damian
Who is telling the story?
The Merchant
What theme relates to January's belief in faith?
The fear that someone is unfaithful
What lesson do is portrayed by January going blind?
Don't let desire cloud your vision
What does the Merchant think of his own wife?
He thinks she is the devil.
Who are January's friends?
Placebo and Justinus
What theme is shown by the embrace at the end of the story?
Forgiveness
What does May unfaithfulness teach us?
You should marry someone for love and not for looks.
What does King Pluto think about women?
They are deceitful
Who restores January's sight?
King Pluto
What common theme applies from this unit?
Courtly love
What does King Pluto's actions portray?
The truth will always be found out
Is May faithful to her husband?
No.
Who goes with May to visit Damian?
Her ladies
What is the main theme of the story?
Trust in oneself
What does the interaction with January's two friends show?
You should trust someone with experience
How does May convince January that she is faithful?
She is provided with an excuse by Proserpina