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Thomas More, Modernistic?

Thomas More was an ordinary person whom decided to become a lawyer, perhaps England's most notorious lawyer during that generation. He was also an accomplished writer, devoted family member, a close friend, and counselor. Later on in life he was promoted to serve as Lord Chancellor to the King of Henry VIII. Sadly, for Thomas this was not a good time to be Chancellor. During this period, despite More's efforts, England had decided to move away from Rome. An oath was sent out through England, requiring everyone to acknowledge and accept the "whole contents of the Act". Thomas More a man with a center, unyielding principles, faith, and conscience refused to sign the oath sent out by the King. More's existentialistic beliefs assure that he will not sign an oath for something that he does not believe in… neither for his family, friends, nor the King.
In Bolt's playwright, A Man for All Seasons creates several instances to show that More has a sense of......

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