My individuals name is Giovanna Cellini who is 15 years old, of Florence, Italy. She is eldest child of out of three and the only daughter to Giulio and Lucia Cellini. They are a middle-class family because of Giulio’s success as a banker, a business inherited from his father. She is arranged to marry 32-year-old Duke Filippo Sforza of Milan.
My name is Giovanna Cellini I am 15 years old and the eldest of three children. I have two brothers, Cosimo and Giorgio. Tomorrow I marry Duke Filippo Sforza. My family had to come up with quite a dowry to arrange this marriage. I would never do anything to jeopardize my father’s business ventures.
Filippo is from a noble family and I am lucky to marry him; however, I am nervous since he is more than twice my age. I would never tell my family this because it would offend them. My thoughts and opinions should not be voiced if they differ from my fathers. It is considered offensive and an undesirable quality in a woman. …show more content…
It is better than going to live with my uncle or a convent, since a single woman cannot live alone. My father arranged this marriage to secure the growing wealth of his banks. He is planning on opening another branch of his bank in Milan and could use the support of the Sforza’s.
I know that my role after I am married is to bear children, raise them and take care of the household. I will not work and due to my future husband’s social status. I will have servants and a very comfortable life. I must maintain my appearance so I do not bring shame upon the Cellini or Sforza families. I will probably be a young widow since my husband is twice my age. When he dies I will then re-marry to create new ally for my family and to secure our social