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Act 1, Scene 1

• Giovanni admits to the Friar that he is in love with his sister, Annabella.

• The Friar is disgusted and suggests Giovanni pray in solitude for redemption from these feelings.

Act 1, Scene 2

• Grimaldi and Vasquez have a duel in the beginning of the scene over Grimaldi and Soranzo's (Vasquez's master) love for Annabella.

• Florio, Giovanni, and Annabella's father, break up the fight.

• Florio questions Soranzo as to why he is concerned over Grimaldi's interest in Annabella since Soranzo has already been promised Annabella's hand in marriage.

• Putana and Annabella overhear all of this; Annabella is indifferent.

• Annabella remarks about how attracted she is to her brother when he enters the scene, before realizing who it is.

• Giovanni confesses his love to Annabella, and she admits to feeling the same way.

Act 1, Scene 3

• Donado tries to persuade Florio to allow Bergetto to marry Annabella.

• Florio is apprehensive but...

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