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Decameron Discussion

Decameron Discussion

Q What here is specific to the particular time and place Boccaccio is describing? What seems to be a recurring response to fear in society?

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Society’s responses towards the pandemic situations have developed with the improvement of the medical sciences. In 14th century people were oblivious to their symptoms. Hence they traveled in the trade routes affecting the thousand more. Now with the situation in today’s world, the scenario is changed and people become more aware of their symptoms and seek medical help. Boccaccio is describing the place called Florence in Italy in 1348.