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1. What were the grounds of Henry VIII's divorce to Katherine of Aragon and what did they signify?

When Katherine of Aragon did not bear him a son, Henry VIII claimed the relationship was incestuous since she had been married to his brother, signifying her subjugation as a woman and the preference for male heirs.

2. What document did Mary have to sign after being welcomed back into the court by Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour, that affected her for the rest of her life?

Mary had to sign a document that declared her mother's marriage to Henry VIII had been unlawful and incestuous, which no doubt made her feel worthless and unwanted as his daughter.

3. How does Weir describe Mary's character and why is it significant?

Weir describes Mary as better suited to be a gentlewoman or a nun because she was completely innocent and virtuous. Her character seemed to have been in direct conflict with her public role as an heir and future queen of England.

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