The Conciergerie was an amazing space to be in, mainly because of the openness and quiet atmosphere. It was a nice change in pace having so much room to yourself. 

It was really interesting to find out that prisoners had to pay for their own beds and                accommodations. This information really showed through the set up of the cells in the Conciergerie. As we walked through the hall with the women’s cells, I thought it was decent for one person to a cell. Later, I found out that it would have seven to a cell. Then, we went down to Marie Antionette cell and I was astounded. 

She had her own private cell, some furniture, and even books for her leisure. This complete privatization and isolation of Marie Antionette really demonstrated the class divide               between the poor and rich. Marie was the queen of England, she could afford the privacy and the luxury of proper furniture while people like Charlotte Corday had to stay in a cramped space with six other women.  Even though Corday came from a minor aristocratic family, she still wasn’t as wealthy as Antionette and not given the same space. This sentiment also ties in with their supposed crimes as Corday literally murdered Marrat while all Antionette did was be herself – sympathizing with the King; yet, Corday was given terrible prison conditions while Antionette was still treated better than the others because she had more money.