D+Milkmaid

= **Milkmaid** =

-Wakes up usually at 7am. -Goes to the barn. Plays and feeds the cows. -Eats breakfast. -Gets milk from the cows. -Wash the cows. -Eat lunch and feed cows. -Clean house -Play with kids -Go buy bread and other things, if necessary. -Cook -Eat dinner and feed cows dinner -Sleep
 * Name**: Renée Necoy
 * Age**: 20 years old
 * Gender**: Female
 * Occupation**: Milkmaid
 * Social Class**: Third estate
 * Financial situation**: Poor, but over average compared with other families in the 3rd estate. In the beginning, the family did not have enough food but as the business increased, the family got enough for family.
 * Appearance**: Tall, skinny, short brown hair, brown eyes, wears lots of aprons and headbands, and has tanned skin.
 * Location of home and/or business: Must be in the Paris region, but doesn't have to be IN Paris: (Use these maps to find your neighborhood: Map of France, Map of Paris )**
 * Habitual locations**: Rural area of Sucy en Brie.
 * Daily routine**:
 * Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits**: Hard working, quiet, bright, fun, social, and calm
 * Past / Family History**: Abigail died when she was 2 years old due to lack of food.
 * Family**: Husband(John Candid), 2 children (Abigail, Johann)
 * Social relations with your own and other classes (people you deal with or know about in other classes, AND your opinions and feelings about them)**: I am social with other milkmaid families and peasants because we are somewhat similar. I am not very social to other estates because I am in the third estate. I have good relationships with my friends and particularly like animals.
 * Religion**: Catholic
 * Education**: Never went to a formal school. I learned everything, milking, feeding, washing, cows at a young age.
 * Style of speaking (i.e. formal, "down-to-earth", crude)**: Polite, but not very clear because I didn’t have proper education at a young age.
 * Main privileges and/or conflicts**: It is unlikely for my family to run out of milk and cheese. Many people may try to come in our house for milk or may try to steal cows.
 * Portrait (avoid anachronisms -- clothing or objects in your portrait that are from the wrong time period):**

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__**Diary Entry #1**__

June 5, 1788 Dear Diary,

Today was busy, as usual, I woke up at seven in the morning. My husband (John Candid) went to work at the market as usual. Before I ate breakfast, I went to the barn. All the cows in the barn were peacefully sleeping. When I woke the cows up, feeding them is the first thing I did. For breakfast, I ate some bread and leftover soup in the morning. I’ve noticed that lately that my hair feels really dirty and I haven’t bathed in a really long time. Today was great weather, very sunny. After taking a short break, I went back to the barn and I started milking the cows. Surprisingly, today was one of the most successful days. I got lots of milk from all the cows and the milk was good and fresh. I got Johann, my son, to help me with washing the cows. I have to teach him everything about cows and John teaches him how to run a business. Although, Johann is four years old, he is very bright. We also had a daughter, Abigail, but she died when she was only two years old. Of course, all that work in the morning would make me very hungry. So, for lunch we had corn soup and bread. The afternoon, is the time when I do all the house work. I cleaned for almost three hours. Also, I farmed for a few hours and Johann and I went out to buy some food for dinner. Sadly, we went later than usual and most of the fish were sold out. We only could get one fish. Johann and I decided that we should let John eat it because we knew that he works hard. The price of bread also increased (The Cost of Bread). It was a problem for some people and I realized that many people were going to starve. We came back home and shortly after John came home too. While I was cooking dinner, John and Johann were together. All three of us pray before and after dinner. At nine at night we all went to sleep because we have to get up early the next day.



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__**Diary Entry #2**__

Oct 7, 1789 Dear Diary,

What do I do!? It’s now in the middle of the revolution! I wasn’t updating my diary for a long time, but I want to take part in the revolution as well. Many of my friends are too. I spent the day in my usual routine. Wakeup, work, eat, and sleep. However, today was special. I saw Mother of 6 (Mother of 6)and we were talking for quite some time. Everyone has been talking about the King Louis and Marie-Antoinette because of their move to Versailles. A few months back, I had heard one of my friends tell me that he participated in the storming of Bastille. Although he is only a beggar (Beggar ), I sympathize with Léo Dupont because he is the one that suffers the most here. At least I am a milkmaid but he is only a beggar. Inspired by him, I decide to also take part in the revolution and join the women's march to Versailles. Also, food supply has been dropping though, especially on bread and the prices are crazy. Women of Paris met up and discussed on the prices of bread and chose to march to Versailles with two things in their minds. One of them was being enraged about the cost of bread killing Marie-Antoinette. So, on October 5, 1789 we woke up early in the morning to marched to the palace (Women and the Revolution). I wonder what his reaction would be the next time I meet Léo Dupont. Maybe we'll have plenty of bread to fill our stomachs the next time we meet. Price of bread are doubled and taxes keep on increasing. Other than that, everything has been the usual. My husband, John (Market stall owner), has been very busy with the store these days. Business has been going well. My friend, Isabelle Desjardins(Peasant 10 ), came and bought some milk. She said that the milk was for the countess and their two children. She bought one jug of milk. Even though one jug is not a lot, it still helped my business. Many things are happening now, i’m trying to understand everything, but its not that easy for me and my family.



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__**Diary Entry #3**__

Nov 30 1803 Dear Diary,

So much has happened since the last time I wrote in my diary. King Louis XVI is no longer our King. Now, Napoleon is in charge. Some people like it and some people don’t like it. People say that Napoleon is a very active man. He likes to keep going forwards and likes to have control. As far as my family, we are doing fine. The prices of food are still not the best. I spent the day how I usually do. Got milk from the cows and washed and played with them. For some reason, my best cow for milk, has been ill these days and not feeling so well. I’m starting to get worried for him. I hope he gets better or something good happens to him. I don’t want my best cow to be sick, it might affect our business. My husband(Market stall owner) still has been busy with the market store and I am very thankful for that. A couple days ago, I got an order from the palace. I was really surprised. My order was to bring fresh milk to the palace. I was feeling excited because the palace asked me to do something, but I was also very scared and nervous. I was shocked that the royals chose me to deliver the milk. I was sure that there were better milkmaids than me. I thought that if the milk did not taste good to the royal, I would have gotten a death sentence or a harsh punishment because many people have been dying. So, in the morning, I started my journey to the palace. After walking for hours, my feet started to get sore and I was sweating, a lot. My arms were tired and all I wanted to do was go home and rest. Eventually, I arrived at the palace and there I met a royal guard(Royal Guard ) and he was tall. I told him that I was here to bring milk for the palace. He said no at first, but than he said yes. I was afraid something was going happen. Also, very unusual things happened today. I wasn’t really sure what was happening, but I think someone was trying to steal(Thief) my brown pouch. I looked at his face carefully and I knew who it was and kindly asked him to come into the house. We were mostly talking about our opinions on Napoleon. I said to him that I’m glad that Napoleon restored power to the church. This makes me proud to be part of the Catholic religion once again(The Catholic Church), but it seemed that we had different thoughts and opinions. I think he wasn’t really sure if he could trust Napoleon. It has been awhile since we last met up. In the beginning I wasn’t really sure how I should talk. So, I just chose to be myself. Many people were unsure about Napoleon, but so far, I think Napoleon is not bad for France. Although, my opinions may change in the near future.



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