4. What connection does the author draw between
sleep and simple tasks?

The author draws a direct line between sleep and simple tasks as he says that simple tasks can't be done unless people take care of themselves.

Explanation:

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boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.