Introshakespeare

**A Day in London**

 * Introduction** ~ In this quest, you will become a resident of Elizabethan London. The guided research you will do will prepare you to write a detailed account of one day in your life.


 * Task** ~ You are between 12 and 21 years old and you live in London in 1592-1604. It is summer and you decide you need to go see one of the latest Shakespeare plays. Your task is to write a diary entry for this day. In the entry you should allude to or indicate your age, marital and social status, occupation (if appropriate), religion (if relevant), level of learning and other information you feel is important for us to imagine your character.

First research each question and record in point form. Then, turn all the information into a journal entry, from the point of view of your character, on the events of the day revealing the information in a subtle, realistic manner. Remember, the intent of a journal entry is to reflect on the day __for the writer__ you are not writing this for someone else.
 * Specific questions to answer** ~ Supply the following information about yourself ~

You will hand in the written responses (point form) of the questions below and the Journal Entry. Both will be handed in in hard copy form on paper.



Age: 19 Name – please select a name from [|Elizabethan Names] or [|Faire Names for English Folk] : Richarde Sex: Male Marital status: Single Occupation (if any) - find ideas at the [|Services and Occupations] listing from Life in Elizabethan England: Son of Nobleman Income: N/A Where in London do you live? [|Tudor London map] : A manor on the west side of the River Thames, next to the Fleet Bridge. How much education did you receive?: Up to University. What were you taught?Graduated from the Oxford University Faculty of Law. What is your religion? Protestant How has your religion affected your life in terms of how you are treated by people in power? What play do you go to see? A Midnight Summer's Dream How did you know it was playing? A friend mentioned it What other Shakespeare plays might you have been able to see? What play by Shakespeare was your favorite until now? Henry VII, part 2. What actor in the company is your favorite actor? How are you dressed when you attend the play? Describe some of the costumes the actors wear. You are planning to go to a ball (fancy dance party) after the play. How will you dress for that? What did you dine on before going to the theater? When did you eat? What did you drink? Wine and Ale. How much did it cost? How much did you pay for your ticket? Where did you sit? The balcony on the front right. A number of your friends chose to spend the afternoon seeing another kind of entertainment, What was it? Who was the most important person you recognized in the audience? Who ruled England at the time? What was some gossip about the ruler? Who was the Lord Mayor of London at the time? What is the last book you read?