FEDERIGO’S FALCON Story By: Giovanni Boccaccio & Script: D anielle Audrey Ban Narrator: Danielle Ban Federigo: Keven Tabangin Giovanna: Glyzcha Valenciano
Son: Luwi Sanchez King: Florintineer De Vera Brother: Kyro Mabida
Introduction: A long, long time ago, in "the Athens of the Middle Ages" and the birthplace of Renaissance commonly known as Florence, in Italy, there lived a brave and courteous man in the region of Tuscany. Federigi di Messer Alberighi fell for the fairest and elegant woman of Florence, Monna Giovanna, who was married to the K ing. What would you sacrifice for love? SCENE 1: Federigo Seeks Giovanna’s Attention
Federigo: Hear ye, Hear ye, men of Florence, come that you may see me display my talents. This I give to the woman I dearly love. (people went to see)(Jugs balls, stunts, tumbling and magical tricks) (people watching clapped amazed.) Narrator: Federigo looked through Giovanna’s window to see if she was looking. Maid: O come on Giovanna, look! Isn’t Isn ’t he charming and cool? (looks down and claps happily) Empressive! Bravo! Bravo! Giovanna: Eeshhh… what do I care? Maid: Every girl would wish to be loved by such a man. He has never failed to bring you gifts day after day. Costly perfume, pieces of jewelr y and the sweetest songs. (giggles) Giovanna: Please… Please… stop it. Narrator: Federigo, seeing his efforts waste d, went home with a downcast soul. SCENE 2: Overspending? What’s left now? Federigo: Awhhh…(yawns) Good morning Flap! (greets the falcon) What do we have for today? Hmmm… (looks around) Noooooo…. This can’t be happening, all my money’s gone! What now?
Narrator: Federigo had been spending a lot t hat reduced his wealth to such poverty. All that’s left was a little estate and a single falcon. After such deep thought, he came to a realization Federigo: (sitting in the dining table) Why should I sit around here and worry about this! I have to be happy with the things that I have. I have you flap, you and me together, right? (speaking to the falcon) I think hawking would be great bonding time for us!
Narrator: Everyday, this was their common routine. Federigo and the falcon become so attached to each other that it wasn’t just about a pet and its trainer but rather a family, a treasured possession. This diverted Federigo as he patiently bore his poverty to his might. SCENE 3: Death Overtakes Giovanna’s Husband King: ahem…ahem (coughs) Darling, I’m about to depart this life.
Giovanna: No darling, don’t say that. Maids, water please, hurry. (lets her husband drink while teary eyed) (sobs) Don’t leave me, not now. King: Darling, I am very ill, we both know that. I can’t leave much longer. Before that day comes, I leave all that I have to you and our growing up son. Remember that I… will...always.. love… (breathes deep) Yy..oo..u Giovanna: I promise to take good care of our son and everything dear to you. (cries bitterly) I love you more than word could say and (leaves slowly while looking back and leaves the room) goodbye. Narrator: After the Kings burial. That summer, Giovanna and her son decided to stay in one of their estates which lay close to that of Federigo’s. SCENE 4: Meeting A New Friend Act 1 Federigo: Flap, fly to me. (bird flies to Federigo) Good boy, here’s your treat. Act 2 Son: Mom, look! There’s a man w ith his beautiful bird.
Giovanna: (fixing their things) I see. Son: Mom, can I go look? Please? P lease? Giovanna: Ok, go ahead and take care of yourself. Son: Yes, yes I will. Thanks mom… Bye. (runs in e xcitement) Act 3 Narrator: As Giovanna’s son watched, his heart fell for that beautiful Falcon. He wished to ask it but he had no courage to do so. As minutes passed, Federigo noticed the boy, which he figured out might be new to the place. Federigo: Boy, what are you doing here?
Son: I loved watching you hawking so I came down to see even closer. Federigo: I see. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around the neighborhood. Son: Yes, I am. My mother and I moved here earlier after my father’s death.
Federigo: Oh,sorry to hear about that. Anyway, you can come by my house anytime you wish. By the way, he’s Flap my best friend and my all. Son: Oh I Flap, nice to finally meet you. (touches the bird) Narrator: A months later, Federigo and Giovanna’s son became really good friends and enjoyed each other’s company very much. But one day, Giovanna’s son grew very ill, she was distressed that she spent the entire day by his side. Act 4 Giovanna: (feels the son’s forehead) I am terribly worried about you. W hat can I do to help you? Son: Mom, get me Federigo’s falcon and in no doubt I will soon be well. (speaks slowly and weak)
Narrator: Giovanna was silent for a while, thinking of what she should do. She knew so well that Federigo loved her but she hasn’t even a look for him. Giovanna: (said to herself) How can I send or go to beg of his falcon that is t he best that ever flew? Worst, why should I take the only thing that he has and gives him (Federigo) sole comfort. Narrator: At last she made up her mind, her love for her only son was more important than her questions. Giovanna: Come what may, I will go. (enters t he room to speak to her son) Be of good cheer my son and. think only of getting well. I promise, first thing in the morning, I will go fetch it for you. Narrator: The son was pleased of his mother’s promise that he started to show improvement that very day. SCENE 4: A Mother’s Love Narrator: The next day, Giovanna together with another woman went out pretending they were strolling, went to Frederigo’s house. Giovanna: (knocks at the door) Federigo: (surprised and happy) Oh, Hi! Nice to see you this beautiful day. You’re luck I’m around. You see, the weather wasn’t good for hawking that’s why I attended my orchard instead. Giovanna: Good for me then. How do you do, Federigo? Federigo: I’m great and even best today! What brought you here in this early part of the day? Giovanna: “I have come to make it up to you for the harm you have suffered on my ac count by loving me more than you should have and as make things right, I would like to have a meal together with you and my companion today. Would that be alright? Federigo: Madonna, truly I have not put to remembrance my sufferings because of you. In fact, I am so blessed to be repaid by your generous visit that I would even wish to encounter this sufferings in t he past, seeing this coming.
Narrator: And having said this, Federigo humbly led her t hrough the house and into his garden. Federigo: Madam, I don’t have a wife to keep y ou company, but seat back and relax, while I set the table. If you need anything, call me in the kitchen. Giovanna: Yes, I will. Thank you. I’ll be fine here. .. Federigo: (Looking around and still floating on cloud nine) Hmmm.. Let’s see! (Sees the falcon) Aha! I think this bird would be a good meal. (placed it to be roasted and humming) (sets the t able and announces) Meal is ready! Giovanna: (stood up and went to the table.) Hmmm… Smells good! I believe this tastes good as well. Federigo: Oh, thanks for the compliment. (flattered) Go ahead, eat and enjoy the meal. … AFTER THE MEAL Giovanna: (speaks kindly) Federigo, If you remember all the harshness and cruelty t owards you, I suppose you would be amazed to know the main re ason why I’m here. As a mother, I love my son so much more than my life, forgive me if I’ll ask of this but this is the only way to help my son. I know it isn’t right to ask of this, this gift is you falcon. (tears falling down) I fear his sickness would be worst and I can’t bear if I’ll lose him. Please I beg you, help me save him, please. Narrator: Upon hearing this, Federigo burst into te ars. He had given his falcon for her to eat and never took a second thought about it. Giovanna thought he cried because he would lose his friend. She was even about to take back what she said when Federigo said: Federigo: ( crying and in regret) You know what, I thank God that I have loved you but I can’t afford to see your face again, that you coming into my humble home and asked for a simple gift t hat is impossible for me to give. I was joyous when I heard you would dine with me and I thought of serving you the best food that I have. I found the falcon to be fitting for food for you, so I roasted it and served it to you today. I’m in deep sorrow that I cannot give the simple thing that you’ve asked of me. Forgive me. ( Gets the birds feather for proof and shows it to Giovanna) Giovanna: ( in shock and hopeless) (Over-react) Why serve that falcon? ( realizes what she said and changed her flow of thought) But thank you for your good intentions and honor given me as I dine in your humble home. (holding back her tears.) Narrator: Giovanna left carrying deep sorrow in her heart knowing that she had lost all hope o f having her son back. After a few days her son died and she bitterly grieved for him day after day. Scene 5: Mourning And Remarrying? Giovanna: (Cries sorrowfully at a corner.)
Brother: (convincing) Come on Giovanna, your young, beautiful and rich, you deserve to be happy. Find someone and remarry. Giovanna: I don’t have that in mind. I won’t.
…NEXT DAY Brother: So, any change of plans? Giovanna: I would wished to be a widow if you have not forced me to remarry. I’ll marry Federigo degli Alberighi. Brother: (Making fun) What? Seriously? Of all him? He doesn’t even have money to spend for himself, then how would you expect him to make you live huh? ( Laughs heavily) Giovanna: I’m aware of it. But I would wish be with company without money than to have money without someone to be by my side. Brother: Well, since you are certain about this, go ahead. We will gladly acce pt your decision whatever it may be. Narrator: Giovanna married Frederigo with all that she had. Federigo finally found himself in a dream come true being the husband of the woman he loves so dearly and because of this, he managed his financial affairs with more cautiously compared to what he did in the past. And they both lived happily ever after the rest of their days.
Conclusion: Love is a powerful emotion—one for which some people are prepared to make a great sacrifice. Sacrifice for the sake of love is a noble cause. Love can drive us to do things we never imagined we could; it is the power o f love that gives each of us unparalleled strength to face the extreme perils that life sometimes t hrows our way. Sacrifice is not giving up; it is actually the contrary. Sacrifice is compromising for the sake of the other. Sacrifice is, and shall always be, for the sake of love.
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MEMBERS (GROUP 1) Danielle Ban Keven Tabangin Ryle Mabida Luwi Sanchez Florintinner De Vera Glyzcha Valenciano
