Introduction+to+Shakespeare


 * Age** 28
 * Name** – Robert


 * Sex**- Male


 * Marital status**- Newly wed


 * Occupation (if any**) - find ideas at the [|Services and Occupations] listing from Life in Elizabethan England: Lawyer


 * Income**-


 * Where in London do you live?** [|Tudor London map]


 * How much education did you receive?** I came from a rich family so I received lots of education even before university. I had a personel tutor and was taught proper etiquet. I attended Oxford University where I learned how to be a lawyer.


 * What were you taught?** The basics of ettiquet, basic schooling and how to be a lawyer.


 * What is your religion?** I am a catholic


 * How has your religion affected your life in terms of how you are treated by people in power**? I was treated fairly because I am a catholic. The kgjxlkg


 * What play do you go to see?** Henry v1 part 1

Henry VI, Part II Richard III Henry VI, Part III
 * How did you know it was playing?** One of my collegues was going to see it and told me about the play. I had never been to a play so I wanted to try it out.
 * What other Shakespeare plays might you have been able to see?** I could have seen:


 * What play by Shakespeare was your favorite until now?** I had never seen any until now.


 * What actor in the company is your favorite actor?** Kenneth Branagh

Women: The women have very intricate and detailed clothing as well and they usually wear dresses although once again, it depends on their role.
 * How are you dr****essed when you attend the play?** I make more than averidge so I am able to afford some fancy cloths that look like this
 * Describe some of the costumes the actors wear.** Men: The actors clothing in theatre productions in my days are very detailed but are very diverse because it depends on the role they play.


 * You are planning to go to a ball (fancy dance party) after the play. How will you dress for that?** This is the shirt I am planning to wear to the ball, with this I will wear stockings that mach.


 * What did you dine on before going to the theater?** For a meal before the show, I dinned on garlic chicken, wine and the white bread.


 * When did you eat?** My usual meals consist of lots of chicken and meat (when it is not banned), wine and bread. I rarely eat veggies or fruit for those are for the lower class. For dessert I have pie and cake.


 * What did you drink?**Lots of wine and ale with honey.

herring on Fridays) || 2 pence ||
 * How much did it cost?** I buy most of my food in bulk so it costs a bit less.
 * 24 oz. wheat bread || 1 penny ||
 * 2/3 gallon beer || 1 penny ||
 * 2 lbs. beef or mutton (cod or
 * 1/2 lb. butter || 1 1/2 pence ||
 * 1 lb. cheese || 1 1/2 pence ||


 * How much did you pay for your ticket?** I usually pay 5 d for a ticket in the Lord's room


 * Where did you sit?** The Lord's room.


 * A number of your friends chose to spend the afternoon seeing another kind of entertainment, What was it?** Court entertainement


 * Who was the most important person you recognized in the audience?** Other important nobles.


 * Who ruled England at the time?** Queen Elizabeth


 * What was some gossip about the ruler?**


 * Who was the Lord Mayor of London at the time?**


 * What is the last book you read?** Compendium Heptarchiae Mysticae

Diary Entry:

Dear Diary, Today I woke up at sun break and was blown away by the beauty of the day. The sun was shining on the neiboring manners and I was so exited to see my first play. Christopher, my colleague suggested I go see Henry v1 part 1 so I decided to give it a try. Everyone thought it was queer that me, being a lawyer and all, had never seen a play. I dressed into my fanciest cloths and went down stairs for breakfast. The eggs were over done but I can’t complain. The play began at 1:00 so I had lots of time to prepare. I went for a morning stroll with Jennet (I can’t believe we are finally married after all these years!) and met up with our new neighbor John who I am particularly fond of. We walked through the woods and crossed the stream today, which was new, and lots of fun. When we got back to the manner, I went over some cases and reviewed some statements. It was 12:00 so we decided to eat lunch, which consisted of chicken, wine and bread today. After that we headed into town to see the play. It was so crowded and I was skeptical at first but when we got seated I realized what I had been missing all these years. I just loved the costumes and the acting was fantastic. After the play we rushed home to get ready for the ball our neibors were putting on. I dressed in my black dress suit and Jennet changed into her green gown, which looked absolutely beautiful on her (most things do). We left for the ball at 5:00 and got there at 5:45. When we arrived, many servants who were dressed so well greeted us. When we got inside I could smell dinner. It smelt like beef. I made a special note to be thankful it was not banned. The servants came around with appetizers but I was saving room for the main course. After diner we danced for hours, which Jennet and I hadn’t, dine since the wedding. We arrived at home at about 10:00 and we were completely exhausted. I think that was a good sign. All in all it was a great day and I wish I didn’t have to work tomorrow. Robert