The Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron: Day 8: Introduction Summary & Analysis

On Sunday morning, the company attends mass at a nearby chapel, then pass the rest of the morning in various amusements. In the afternoon, they gather for the day’s tales, and asks to begin.

The trip to the chapel is the only time in The Decameron that the brigata’s complete isolation is explicitly broken, since this brings them into contact with a priest (at minimum) and possibly other worshippers.

Active Themes

Day 7: Conclusion

Day 8: First Tale

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