The Journal of Samuel Pepys

Through his extensive journals of life in the 17th century, Pepys reveals himself as an accepted man of the time. By writing about such important historical events that he witnessed, such as the coronation of Charles II in Westminster Abbey as well as his experiences and observations during the London Fire, to the everyday occurrences, creating candid pictures of his personal life. As a prominent figure in society, Pepys could also be seen as a role model that other men strived to be like, and was head of a household that included a wife and several servants, making him play many roles.…