AP Lit Final Exam - A Man For All Seasons Study Flashcards

Cardinal Wolsey

Former Chancellor who dies early in the play.

Sir Thomas More

Becomes Chancellor and opposes the King’s divorce on moral grounds.

Henry VIII’s Divorce Arguments

Claims the marriage is invalid, sinful, and lacks a male heir.

More’s View on the Divorce

Firmly opposed due to conscience and faith.

Thomas Cromwell

Power-hungry official who seeks information to destroy More.

Richard Rich

Accepts a job from Cromwell in exchange for spying on More.

Supreme Head of the Church

Title given to Henry VIII over the Church of England.

Act of Succession Oath

Demand for loyalty and attendance at Henry’s wedding to Anne.

Boatmen’s Refusal

They will not help More because he is labeled a traitor.

More and Norfolk

More distances himself to protect Norfolk from danger.

More’s Integrity

Willing to die rather than betray his conscience.

Central Theme

Moral integrity versus political authority.