Question

As you read the diary entries from Dorothy Wordsworth and Samuel Pepys, identify the point of view, main idea, and main sequence of events in each writer’s entry. Enter your response in the table.

Answer 1

Answer:

Dorothy Wordsworth first person daily life in the country with the main focus on describing the natural surrounding.

Samuel Pepys first person daily life in the city with the main focus on providing a quick account of day-to-day activities.

Explanation:

Dorothy goes to Holford.

She goes to the Poole’s.

She and William observe the sky and the moon.

She goes to Stowey.

She goes to Mr. Bartholemew’s place.

Samuel goes with Sir W. Pen to Westminster.

He has dinner with the Pens.

He watches a play.

He goes to the dinner party at Lady Sandwich's place.

He has dinner with Lord Crew and his wife.

He goes to Faithorne’s.

He goes to Westminster Hall.

He and his wife go to meet the Pens; they play cards and have supper.