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A Man for All Seasons | Study Guide

Robert Bolt

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Author

Robert Bolt

First Performed

1960

Type

Play

Genre

History, Tragedy

About the Title

The title phrase "a man for all seasons" comes from a passage by British author Robert Whittington (c. 1480–c. 1553) describing English statesman and writer Sir Thomas More, the subject of the play. Whittington says More could enjoy "marvelous mirth" and appreciate "sad gravity." More appreciated many emotional circumstances or "seasons" of life.

Diagrams

Sir Thomas More Compassionate, principled lawyer; Catholic on trial Adversaries King and employer King and employer Spouses Steward Mentor and adversary Friends Mentor Thomas Cromwell Bright, manipulative politician; convicts More King Henry VIII Childish, demanding ruler; wants a divorce Richard Rich Striving, unhappy academic; corrupted by political power Duke of Norfolk Outgoing, patriotic, duty-driven nobleman The Common Man Everyday citizen; plays multiple roles; talks directly to audience Alice More Stubborn, opinionated, and loyal noblewoman
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Characters

Sir Thomas More The Common Man Thomas Cromwell Richard Rich Duke of Norfolk King Henry VIII

Symbols

Water and Sailing Dry Land The Silver Cup

Themes

Conscience and Morality Meaning of Laws and Oaths Power, Politics, and Corruption Religion as a Social Force
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