Journal Entry 4

April 14th, 1967

After months of planning, Arthur and I finally got married for eternity. I am with child! I'm not entirely sure of it's sex right now. I know me and Arthur will make amazing parents. Arthur is so gentle and sweet. He will make a great father.


I can't wait to teach my child how to read and write. How does one get so lucky? Marrying the man I love and having his children fills me with joy. Arthur has been in my life since I was younger. I'm so happy we're finally together forever.

Carmen was so tragic. It is my favorite opera! 

Siegfried was amazing.

The Wedding!

Finally after years of courting, we are getting married! I love Arthur.

Journal Entry 3

December 13th, 1865

He proposed last night after Carmen! I was so surprised. I cried like an infant. We're planning on marrying very soon. I can't wait to tell my friends. Arthur makes me so happy. He had asked my father for my hand weeks ago, he told me. He hadn't had the courage to ask. He thought I would say no! Can you believe that?


I can't wait until we are married. I want 2 children. I want one boy and one girl. We will be so happy together. Arthur will be mine for eternity! I still can't believe he finally proposed! Carmen was great, but the proposal made my night.

Journal Entry 2

November 24th, 1865

Goodness me. 'Siegfried' was so much fun! We went to the Opera. I enjoyed that so much. Elizabeth was impressed. I'm sure of it! She never ceases to surprise me. 


After we left the Opera, we went on a carriage ride through downtown Manchester. We reflected on how good it was. I had so much fun. I hope our next date will be just as exciting. I'm inviting her to go see 'Carmen', I know she'll love it. I plan on marrying Jessica soon.

Journal Entry 1

November 17th, 1865

Today is the day. Arthur and I are going to the opera tonight to see 'Siegfried' by Richard Wagner. I can't wait! I have so much to do. I have to do my hair first. Jane and Sarah are coming over to help me get ready for my date. They are bringing me a new dress. 


I think Arthur might propose tonight. I hope he does. We haven't been anywhere this special in weeks! I'm so ecstatic. Anyways, I must get ready. The girls are here to help. Hopefully all goes well tonight!

How did they dress?

Women during that time dressed quite femininely. They wore a lot of lace. They wore their hair in an up-do mostly. A woman was never to come to breakfast in her night clothes. The women wore corsets to mold their figure. They also wore a lot of feminine colors.

Men during that time dressed fittingly to different occasions. They wore dark colors. When riding, they wore riding hats. They wore top hats on occasions. They also wore waist coats with vests as well as white gloves.

Qualities of a Victorian Lady

A Victorian lady was always quiet in her manners. She wasn't to hurt anyone's feeling. She was expected to be generous. A Victorian lady was never to scorn anyone publicly. She should feel pity for the ignorant, unfortunate and inferior. 


A lady was supposed to carry herself with innocence. She was to carry herself with respect. The women during that period always dressed modestly. If they did not dress femininely, it was frowned upon by society.

Qualities of a Victorian Gentleman

Men in the upper class of society behaved like gentleman. A gentleman was defined by his morals. They needed to be polite to women. Men were expected to learn to govern themselves. They were supposed to be gentle and patient. A gentleman was never to speak or act out of anger.


A gentleman never spoke of himself except when he felt compelled to. It was important that they ignored gossip and slanderous talk. A gentleman was always fair and upright. He was refined and extremely well mannered. A gentleman was never mean or belittling. 

Why was Victorian etiquette important?

During the Victorian times, etiquette was extremely important. Social living was as much a part of the Victorian society as academics. Many books have been written to instruct young men and women on proper ways to conduct themselves. Many manuals were published which were filled with content that molded the moral characters of the young readers.


Women were judged by their manners. The way they acted showed their class, status, upbringing, family's wealth and the quality of their education. It often reflected the kind of man they would marry. They had to devote attention to the study of their refinement and manners. If they didn't, they wouldn't be able to marry into a good class or even marry at all.