1. Sex in the Decameron
First, the freedom of sex in the narrative is a direct result of the ideals that accompanied the plague. ... It is quite obvious that The Decameron embraces the latter thought on preservation, as it has already been established that the topic of sex fills the narrative. ... Often we see the characters of the narrative not only succumbing to the desires of the flesh, but also justifying there multiple sexual relations. ... It is also apparent in the narrative that there are different thoughts about the creation of sexual relationships than those that exist today. ... There are many quotes t...
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