Discuss the different types of love presented in these two stories, their fallout, and what lessons you think are being taught.

The Decameron is set in one of the most horrific of times in Italy’s history – the time when the Plague was decimating the population of Europe. It is not surprising, then, that many of its stories discuss some aspect of love, from bawdy to sacred. For example, the tale of Alibech and Rustico (Third Day, Tenth Tale) discusses the love of God as well as lust, while the Fourth Day, First Tale story of Ghismonda and Guiscardo describes the fallout of several types of love. Discuss the different types of love presented in these two stories, their fallout, and what lessons you think are being taught. Remember to include textual evidence as support!