Main hero
What is the name of the country he rules?
Italy
What is Griselda's backround before marriage?
Comes from poor, humble family in the village
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In which historical era it takes place?
Medieval era
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What's the name of her father?
Janicula
Which character is tasked with taking Griselda's children away?
The servant
What is the central conflict of this tale?
Test of loyalty and passion
What challenge does he present to his wife that tests her resolve?
Takes away their children from her
What does the clothes ripping scene symbolize?
Transformation from poor to noble lady
Who pretends to be Walter's new bride to test Griselde?
Griselda's daughter
Name subject matters
Patience, Submission, Social Inequality, Power
How does Walter justify his actions towards Griselda?
Walter justifies his actions by claiming he is testing her loyalty and virtue.
What does Griselda symbolize in context of medieval society?
Idealized virtues of obidience and expectations of women
Who raised Griselda's daughter after Walter sends her away?
Walter's sister
Name main themes
How do Wlater's actions reflect medieval ideas of authority and marriage?
It reflects the medieval notion of absolute authority in marriage, where husband's will is supreme
What biblical character she resembles? and why?
Prophet Job
Which character is silent throughout the tale but represents the innoscent victims of Walter's cruelty?
Griselda's children
Summarise the plot in 10 sentences.
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