Topics for Further Study
- Several characters in the play hinted at the possibility of a Yorkist rebellion. Which characters would have been influenced by such an uprising, and in what manner? How did the York family's claims to the throne impact More's situation?
- Order the following reasons for More's refusal to swear King Henry's oath by their significance: religious conviction, personal integrity, and concern for public morality. Discuss how each reason influenced his decision. Include any additional reasons you find relevant.
- When Robert Bolt adapted his play for the screen, he chose to omit the Common Man. What was the Common Man's significance in the play, and why do you think Bolt decided not to include this character in the film adaptation? If you have watched the film, describe the methods Bolt and the director used to replicate the Common Man's effect.
- How did Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy contribute to the eventual Reformation of the Catholic Church and its formal relationship with the State over the subsequent centuries?
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