A Man for All Seasons | Sir Thomas More

Sir Thomas More is the central character of A Man for All Seasons. He is an intelligent man who enjoys life, loves his family, and respects his king. However, his fatal "flaw," a deeply ingrained sense of integrity, causes him to choose death over compromising his soul. To Cardinal Wolsey, concerned for matters of the state, More's ethics are a "horrible moral squint" that prevent More from cooperating with the reigning powers of England. Sir Thomas More's decision to refuse Henry VIII did not come easily. Up until the Act...

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