Question

Examine the ambiguity of Griselda's character, noting both her positive and negative characteristics. Is Griselda a purely allegorical character, or does she represent qualities of a more complex individual? Explain your answer. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Answer 1

Answer:Griselda's character is used as a strengthened woman and introduced as a mate for marraige to Gualtieri. He decided to test her loyalty and this caused her to gain large amounts of respect by the village people and they all came to love her. This was because she showed kindness, purity, and a charismatic nature throughout his tests. During his longing tests, her mental state was tested too by her children and shame from her husband. However, she remained a strong woman regardless of the ignorance of her husband and she was far too goof for Gualtieri.

Explanation:Griselda's character is used as a strengthened woman and introduced as a mate for marraige to Gualtieri. He decided to test her loyalty and this caused her to gain large amounts of respect by the village people and they all came to love her. This was because she showed kindness, purity, and a charismatic nature throughout his tests. During his longing tests, her mental state was tested too by her children and shame from her husband. However, she remained a strong woman regardless of the ignorance of her husband and she was far too goof for Gualtieri.

Answer 2

Griselda's character in the story is a simple-minded but strong female. She was introduced as an unknown and poor person that Gualtieri is planning to marry. In the first few tests, she was tested on her loyalty for her husband that made her win the heart fully of Gualtieri. As the first lady of the village, the people were surprised by how charismatic nature and kindness she has. She had earned the respect of the people so much and they loved her as well. But during, the ignorant and foolish tests of the her husband, this led to test her own mental state of heartbreaks because of her children and was put to shame by her husband. Needless to say, she kept a strong stance in herself but at the same time was naive in following her husband's foolishness. All the more, Gualtieri did not deserve this wondrous woman.