The First Day First Story tells the tale of Ser Ciappelletto and his wicked actions. The main topics we have studied about this region are love and religion. This story incorporates the view of religion. This was a very interesting view of religion; usually the texts have a very conservative view on religion and do not challenge it. This text explains how Ciappelletto is wicked and sins everyday and does not practice or respect religion. He has no friends, but accomplishes his work so he has respect. He becomes ill while on a job and I thought he stayed the same wicked man. He asks for a priest so he may confess his sins. While confessing I thought he had been lying, because earlier in the text it described his actions as being very wicked. While confessing he did not tell the priest anything very wicked. However, at the end of the story he has reached heaven because he became pure at the end of his time.
I think this is ridiculous and that the effect of religion at this time is influencing the book showing common people that if you believe in God you will be saved no matter what. I think this is a very unique take on religion compared to the other stories we have read.
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