There are many words that can be used to describe Samuel Pepys. The inferences that I can make about the background and personality of Samuel Pepys based on his diary entry about the Great Fire of London was that;
His words on the diary shows he was a truthful person as there were other documentations by him that the other contemporary documents do not have.
He was a man who after realizing his faults, stood for a cause of fighting against corruption.
He helped maintain order. This also shows how peaceful and orderly he is and he works for the common good of the people.
He is a person who pays attention too details as he gave an accurate description of the Fire and how it occurred.
Samuel Pepys is known to be born on 23 February 1633 and he died on 26 May 1703. He was a famous English diarist and also known to be a naval administrator.
Hewas known to be an eyewitness of some major historical events such as the Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666. He is known to be one Britain's most highly respected, celebrated personality.