7.3 Question --- What is the central theme that drives the main characters’ actions in this story? What, if anything, does Bocaccio have to say about this theme? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
The prevalent themes that drives Rinaldo are lust and gluttony. He lusts for Madonna Agnesa, and constantly pesters her. His lust causes him to go so far as to become her child's godfather. When she denies him, and become a friar. Then his gluttony emerges. Even as a friar, Rinaldo buys expensive clothing and drinks, and sins as much as he wants. Boccaccio states that this is quite common, however; "Is there a friar that does not act this way?" (pg. 498) After the Madonna accepts his urges, he also uses trickery and wit to get through a tough situation.
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