Topic 1

Discuss the water and land symbolism. Where do these appear? Who are they associated with? How do they personify land?

Topic 2

What does the silver cup represent? How does the cup follow More?

Topic 3

Discuss More. What was his stance on Henry’s divorce? Why did he feel this way? How does More show others that he feels this way?

Topic 4

Discuss Henry. Describe his presence while he was offstage. Describe his presence while he was onstage. What does Henry need from More?

Topic 5

Is Cromwell comparable to the devil? What does he do that is reminiscent of the devil? Does More believe that Cromwell is comparable to the devil?

Topic 6

What roles does the Common Man play? Discuss each one in detail. How does each character fall deeper in immorality? How does each character betray More?

Topic 7

How does silence pervade the play? What are...