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Thomas More In The Biographical Film A Man For All Seasons
In the biographical film, A Man for All Seasons, Thomas More played as a husband, father, and scholar. He was later promoted to becoming Lord Chancellor of England, after the previous Chancellor, Wolsey, dies. More was seen as a very trustworthy and dependable throughout Europe. King Henry appreciates More as a friend and advisor, and More tries to please the King to the best of his ability. More’s characters throughout the film focuses mostly on his conscience. He will not tell anyone how he feels about the King’s marriage and refuses to explain himself to anyone. More has been sentenced to life in prison, eventually leading him to be found guilty of treason, then beheaded. Overall, Thomas More was a good genuine man who has great intentions

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