A man for all seaons
A Man for All Seasons
Sir Thomas More: he is the main character. His refusal to affirm the Act of Supremacy making King Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England. The play focuses on Sir Thomas More inability to sacrifice his moral conscience to save his life. His conscience is more important to him than life itself. He is more existential than he is religious. He is not eager to be a martyr; he tries not to become one by refusing to speak out against the Act of Supremacy.
Sir Thomas More loves the world of law. He knows that laws are what keep everyone safe. He believes without agreed upon laws men would have no protection.
Richard Rich: is the opposite of the character of Sir Thomas More. All Rich is interested in gaining riches and stature. He has no interest in listening to his conscience. Sir Thomas More suggestion of Rich becoming a teacher, Rich has in interest in being a teacher he thinks there is nothing to be gained by teaching, at least not enough of what her desires. He is a crafty hero, someone who seeks to advance himself politically and socially, whatever the cost. Despite his selfishness, he reveals his humanity when he wrestles with his own conscience while he sell out Sir Thomas More.
Alice More: is the wife of Sir Thomas More. She does not know how to read and does not want to learn. She is unable to understand why More won’t just do as the king demands. She believes is would be much simpler. Then they could continue with their life together. She finally accepts his reasons without understanding them.
Margaret More: She is well-educated and inquisitive daughter of Sir Thomas More. Margaret came the closest to understanding her father reason for not granting the king his demands.
Cardinal Wolsey: Was a powerful player in the reign of King Henry until he fell out of favor with the king. At one time he could have almost been described as equal to the king in power. He was frequently at odds with the old nobility, such as the
Sir Thomas More: he is the main character. His refusal to affirm the Act of Supremacy making King Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England. The play focuses on Sir Thomas More inability to sacrifice his moral conscience to save his life. His conscience is more important to him than life itself. He is more existential than he is religious. He is not eager to be a martyr; he tries not to become one by refusing to speak out against the Act of Supremacy.
Sir Thomas More loves the world of law. He knows that laws are what keep everyone safe. He believes without agreed upon laws men would have no protection.
Richard Rich: is the opposite of the character of Sir Thomas More. All Rich is interested in gaining riches and stature. He has no interest in listening to his conscience. Sir Thomas More suggestion of Rich becoming a teacher, Rich has in interest in being a teacher he thinks there is nothing to be gained by teaching, at least not enough of what her desires. He is a crafty hero, someone who seeks to advance himself politically and socially, whatever the cost. Despite his selfishness, he reveals his humanity when he wrestles with his own conscience while he sell out Sir Thomas More.
Alice More: is the wife of Sir Thomas More. She does not know how to read and does not want to learn. She is unable to understand why More won’t just do as the king demands. She believes is would be much simpler. Then they could continue with their life together. She finally accepts his reasons without understanding them.
Margaret More: She is well-educated and inquisitive daughter of Sir Thomas More. Margaret came the closest to understanding her father reason for not granting the king his demands.
Cardinal Wolsey: Was a powerful player in the reign of King Henry until he fell out of favor with the king. At one time he could have almost been described as equal to the king in power. He was frequently at odds with the old nobility, such as the