SerranoNotes+-+A+Man+For+All+Seasons+-+Theme

Legal System: a. Thomas More believes in the Catholic Church and the Pope b. More is content with authority of Pope in the exception with Catherine but not when Henry defies the Pope c. More dislikes Henry’s defiance of papal law and against supremacy of church d. More wants to abide by laws though they are in contradiction with each other e. Loophole of not defying Henry through not voicing opinion of the matter f. More holds an importance to straightforward practical ways in dealing with his problem

Individualism

a. More believes that by taking an oath he shows what he really believes b. Does want to have to lie c. He believes that his soul belongs to himself and he can express himself as he wishes d. The common man’s identity changes though continues showing opportunistic feelings