Day 3

  English Literature - Day 3

       We are learning to place a text in historical context

We saw many evidences of the Victorian society which were:

 Fashion – Usually, the upper class men wore 3 layers of clothing, like: a shirt, tie, another shirt and a coat on top of it. It is mainly because they wanted to give the impression of being very formal. Or it could also be because of weather in England. Ladies, who were rich, usually wore massively heavy ornaments and nets around their faces, which look ridiculous (in my opinion!).  The middle class women wore a dull and unexciting dress, which looked quite tight.

The class system – There was a massive difference between upper, middle and lower classes. The servants thought it wasn't polite to hear their master play music or talk. The natures of higher class were usually very cheerful and energetic, while the lower class sad or depressed (not always).

Technology –Train was the latest transportation during the Victorian Era. The chandelier was also available in casinos. There were no pens at that time; they used to write with feathers. There were also no inventions of engine in boats; instead they used to row the boat. (which was indeed a lot of hard work!) As an alternative of car, there were only bullock carts. Instruments like cello and piano were also a way in which people would love to listen to music.

Others – The thing that disappoints me (a little) during the Victorian Era is that they didn't really think that men were equivalent to women. It was illustrated when Cecily thought German was boring. The thing that was in mind was "Why they haven't showed men learning German?" 

There were many queries in mind which were there while watching the play, but slowly I have started understanding it. 

Video about the Victorian fashion