Mrs Jordan as Viola

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38 thoughts on “Mrs Jordan as Viola

  1. In our class we have been thinking about portraits and how people choose to be portrayed. We have decided to blog about how we would like to be portrayed.

  2. If I was going to commission a portrait I would like to appear in a taco suit to show that I love tacos. I would like to appear with a toy sea cow to show I love them. And a badge saying dogs matter (a homeless dog company ) to show I hate the idea of homeless dogs. And loads of books to show I love reading. And my ps4 controller because I love playing games on it

  3. If I was to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a football kit to show I like football. I would like to be painted with my bike to show I like to ride with one wheel. And I would also like to be painted with a football and a basketball and I wold like to be painted with my ps3.

  4. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in to my Arsenal kit to show that I like football and I would like to put in my portrait babacar and joe .

  5. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a sport t-shirt and shorts to show that I am sporty. I would like to be painted with a football in my hands to show I like football. I like my x-box in my portrait because it lets me go on you tube and download games.

  6. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to be dressed in a long dress and a scarf on my head to show that I come from Lebanon. I would like to be painted with a pile of books to show that I love reading books. I would also like to be painted with my country flag because my country is important to me. However, I would like to be painted with my electronic ( IPad ) because I absolutely love my IPad. I have so much fun playing on it. I would love it if I had my family members because I care about my family a lot.

  7. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a skirt and a blouse to show that I am important .I would like to be with the Queen in my picture , because she is very important and she will make me look grand . I like going to Turkey with my family and I like going to hotels every summer holiday.

  8. My name is Elijah and I would like to have my portrait painted. My portrait will be set at Market Road Football Pitch; this is where I go each week for football practice with my team FC Unity and our Coach, Peter.
    In the painting I will wear my FC Unity Kit, which is red and black, with my trainers and glasses. I will be shown dribbling the ball in a practise session with my team. The other people I will include are my team mates Tony and Kieran and my Mum who takes me along to each session.
    The other objects I will include are: a sports bag with a Polish flag (because my Mum is from Poland); a Rubiks Cube, model cars, colouring books, my favourite snack McCoys crisps and a bottle of Coke (I’m only allowed to drink Coke at the weekends).

  9. If I was going commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a skirt and a blouse to show that I am important .I would like to be with the Queen in my picture , because she is very important and she will make me look grand . I like going to Turkey with my family and I like going to hotels every summer holiday.

  10. commission very hot today .I would like to be painted with a If I was my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a dress and a hat so you can see that it is smoothie to also show that I like to eat vegetables and fruit.

  11. If I was going to have your portrait painted I would be wearing shorts as I wear them most and to show I like the summer .I would be carring my voiln as I have
    Playing it since I was 3.In the other hand I would be carring a book as I love reading and I learn a lot from it. In my potarit I would have a bag on my back and my toy would be poking out . I would be standing next to the London sky line as were you come from tells a lot about you.

  12. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in summer clothes to show that it’s warm and I love summer. I would like to be painted with a book because I like to read and if you’re bored it means you can do something. I would also like to be painted with my 3DS because playing on it is fun. My portrait would have the sun because it’s warm and happy. I would put a dinosaur in too because they’re very interesting.

  13. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in to my Arsenal kit to show that I like football and I would like to put in my portrait are babacar and joe .

  14. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in shorts and a shirt to show that I like the summer and that is what I like wearing most. I would like to be painted with a book in my hand because I love reading, also I would like to be painted with a dog at my feet because I love animals and I have a dog of my own. I would like to be painted outside with the view of the sea because I love swimming and I go to the sea lots. Also,I love the outside. I would be painted sideways looking out to the sea and the view.

  15. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear in shorts and t-shirt to show I like sport. I would like to be painted with my Guinea pigs behind me because they are my pets. I would like to be sitting on a deck chair with sun glasses on whist lying in the sun on the grass with food and a cold drink and my favourite food. I would like my brother in the background playing football and sometimes ask him if I can play because I love football. I would like to have my music play so I can enjoy the sun and the latest hits.

  16. If I was going commission my portrait I would like to appear in my wicked T-shirt to show that I love wicked and I would wear denim shorts because I love the summer weather. I would like to be panted with my two cats because they mean a lot to me.
    I would also like to include my baby brother because he was just born and I love him. I would be holding him and I the other hand I would be holding my bunnies.

  17. If I was to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a polo shirt and short dungaries to show that I like the Summer time. I would like to be painted with a book in my right hand because I usually do and in my left I would like to have the Czech flag because I come from the Czech Republic. On my right side I would like a table and on it a pencil, pen and paper to show I like drawing. Right next to me I would like to have my toy bunny rabbit because it’s my favourite toy and I also would like to have ice skates next to me because I love skating and sports. I would like to painted outside in the woods because I love the outdoors.

  18. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear in my school uniform so that would show which school I go to. I would like my background to be at my home because that’s where I live. And I would also be holding a tennis raquet as I like tennis because it’s such a great game and everyone there is so nice.
    As well as tennis I like playing games because I have a ps4 so I would have a ps4 in my back ground

  19. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to wear my arsenal kit to show that I like football . I would like to be holding a PS3 remote to show I like video games. Because I think video games are fun! I would be with Y dan ,Joe and Bertie to show I have friends.

  20. If I was going to be in a self-portrait I would be showing that I’ll be wearing my I’ll pyjamas be tired because I am un-happy not interested want to go bed .I would be frightened by my brother because I would not fight him in some way and go in bed sleeping

  21. If I was going to commit my portrait I would like to appear in a shorts and a t shirt to show that they’re my favourite clothes. I would like to be painted with a football in my hand ready to play because I like football .I would also like to have ad Irish flag in the background of the picture because I am Irish . I want a my pet dog standing next to me because I love dogs .

  22. If I was going to be in a self-portrait I would be showing that I’ll be wearing my I’ll pajamas be tired because I am UN-happy not interested want to go bed .I would be frightened by my brother because I would not fight him in some way and go in bed sleeping.

  23. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear to dressed in my football kit to show that I enjoy playing a game of football. Also would like to be painted with a star wars painting because it is my favourite movie of all time. Also I like space because I liked the first landing on the moon. As well as space I like playing ps4 because I like playing computer games.

  24. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear to dressed in my football kit to show that I enjoy playing a game of football. Also would like to be painted with a star wars painting because it is my favourite movie of all time. Also I like space because I liked the first landing on the moon. As well as space I like playing ps4 because I like playing computer games.

  25. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in shorts and a t-shirt, to show that they’re my favourite clothes and to show that I am sporty. I would be painted with my cat in my hand because I have a pet cat. I would like to be painted on a field playing football as it is my favourite sport. I would like to have an Irish flag in the backround because I am Irish.

  26. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in shorts, a hat and a t-shirt to show that it’s very hot. I would like to be painted with a ice-cream in my hand because it would be very hot so it would be nice to have a cold ice-cream.

  27. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a suit with a tie to show that I am a smart person. I would like to be painted with a quiz book in my hand because I love quizzes! I would also to like to be painted with playing cards because I am obsessed with playing cards. I would ask to be painted with my friends.

  28. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a Canadian hoodie to show that I am a bit Canadian. I would like to be painted with a plushie pig to show I like piggy’s and doing a doodle as it’s my hobby. I will be eating a taco as it’s my favourite food and a wafer pack on the floor.

  29. If I had a portrait painted of myself I would be wearing my judo kit with my medal around my neck as I really like judo and I find it fun and mentaly challenging. I would also have my collection of rubik’s cubes on a table in the backround , my painting would be set in my room . I would have a photo of me sailing on the wall as I really like being close to nature and the sea also I would have the Catalonian flag on the wall as I feel I am a Catalan person and part of my family come from Catalonia.

  30. If I was to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a long red sparkly dress show that I like bright colors , I would like to be painted with my toy HELLO KITTY and BEENEEYBOO and my objects that I like are IPAD,X-BOX.

    Do you like HELLO KITTY or X-BOX more?

  31. If I was going to commission my portrait I would like to appear dressed in a t-shirt, jeans and a frog hat to show that I like to be funny. I would like to be painted with a riddle book because I love riddles! I would also like to be painted with a hose beside my feet so people know I like playing with water. As well as that I would want to be panted with another family member or friend to explain I enjoy doing things with others. And in conclusion to that I would ask to be painted with a console controller because gaming is my all-time favourite thing to do.

  32. Olivia: (Gracefully) Please come back ,I beg you please.
    Viola: (Confused) Sorry I’ve got to go to the Duke.
    Olivia:(Begging) I don’t want you to go please.
    Viola: (Walking around) I don’t love you.
    Viola: (Walking away) Farewell.

    Scene 2: The Duke’s palace

    Duke: (Angry) She does not love me, why not I’m a handsome king!!
    Viola:(Scared) That’s what she told me.
    Duke:(Thinking)I’m not giving up till she loves me!!!!
    Viola:(Upset) I’ll try again my master.
    Duke:(Still thinking) Ok but make sure she says yes.

    Scene 3: Olivia’s castle

    Olivia:(Joyful) You’ve came back I knew you loved me!
    Viola: (Angry) The Duke has sent me back to your castle to make you love him.
    Olivia:(Annoyed) I will never marry that clumsy Duke I’ll rather marry a Frog then him.
    Viola: (Upset) I beg you love him he will take great care you.
    Olivia:(Still angry) I’ll never.

  33. Viola: (Crying) Oh where am I and where is my sweet brother.
    Sailor: (Says soothingly) You are in irela my lady.
    Viola: (Faints)
    Assistant: (Fans viola with hat)
    Viola: (Wakes up and says confidently) I must go and find my brother!
    Sailor: Goodbye my fair lady.
    Viola: (Changes to disguise) I shall go to the duke orsino and work for him.
    Viola: My name shall now be cesario
    Viola: (Walks away)
    Sailor: (Shouting) I shall tell no one of this my lady.

    At the duke’s castle, Viola is amazed by how beautiful he is and his majestic castle

    Orsino: (Says in a confused voice) What have you come here for?
    Viola/Cesario: (Says in a man voice) I have come to work for you kind sir.
    Orsino: Hmm…yes I may have a job for you.
    Orsino: (Gazing at his picture of Olivia) You must confess my love for the beautiful Lady Olivia
    Viola/Cesario: (He/she says as he/she leaves the room) Yes my lord.

    At Olivia’s Palace, Viola/Cesario arrives trying to confess his master’s love

    Viola: is the beautiful lady of the house here?
    Olivia: (says in a posh voice) I shall speak for her
    Viola: It alone Concerns your ear.
    Oliva: (Swiftly brushes her hand)
    Servants: (Comes off stage)
    Viola: My master is undoubtedly in love with you my lady.

  34. Viola: (Lays on the shore) Oh where is my dear sweet brother? I must go to find him. (Walks up the hill to the castle)

    Orsino: (Paces) So you are the new helper for this magnificent castle. What is your name?

    Viola: (Hesitates) My name is Cesiro fair duke.

    Orsino: Your first quest is to tell the fair maiden Olivia I love her so dearly! Oh how she lights up my life when I look into her glistening eyes. They look like two polished diamonds dancing in the sky.(Starts dancing)

    Viola: (Cries while walking away) Why oh why! Why Olivia, my fair princess! My Queen! Well she may not be queen but she sure is the queen of my heart. She stole my love….I love Orsino and he loves Olivia. What must I do to stop this shameful act in time?

    (Walks to Olivia)

    Viola: Which one of you fine ladies is Olivia?

    Olivia: (Blushes) That would be me…(She fanned herself)

    Viola:(Bows down to Olivia) Sorry to disturb your Highness but lord Orsino has requested me to deliver this most romantic message to the lady above .

    Olivia:That shall also be me.(Catches a glimpse of Orsino)

    Viola: “Sorry ma’am I can not hold it in no longer I must express how I feel. Oh how you light up my life when i look into you eyes there just like two ”

    Sebastian:Viola? Is that you?

    Viola: Sebastian?

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