Discussion Questions 9 — De France; Decameron
1. The Tenth Story of the Tenth Day: Why is Griselda being tested?
2. Compare the frame tales in the Decameron, and The Thousand and One Nights. In each case, what is the reason for telling stories? Do the stories accomplish the purpose for which they are intended? How important is the relationship between the tale and the teller?
3. In Laustic, what does the nightingale symbolize? Explain your answer.