Federigo's Falcon by Giovanni Boccaccio

Theme Words:
- Love
- Sacrifice
- Fate
- Loss
- Family

Quote 1: "And with the object of winning her love...spending money without any restraint whatsoever,: (Boccaccio 161).
        Federigo is so in love with this woman that he spent his entire fortune trying to win her heart. It shows how much he really cares for her and what he will do in order to be with the one of his life.
Connection 1: This is seen in everyday life. men will shower women with gifts in order to win their affection. Sometimes it is enough but other times the connection is not there. It is every man's dream to find the woman that he loves and will spend the rest of their life with but love is hard to achieve. You have to fight for it just like Federigo did.

Quote 2: "My thought therefore turned to the falcon you have asked me for and, knowing its quality, I ruptured it a worthy dish to set before you." (Boccaccio 164).
       Frederigo sacrificed his beloved falcon in order to win the heart of his true love. He will do whatever it takes to make her happy not knowing that she wishes to have the falcon still alive.
Connection 2: Everyone will encounter someone in their life that they will do anything for. They will give up an arm and a leg to make this person happy even if that person does not feel the same way. Sometimes the sacrifice can be obvious, other time it can be subtle. Nevertheless it is still there and the theme of sacrifice is clearly seen in "Federigo's Falcon".