A Man for All Seasons
             Values and morals are often instilled in people as they grow up, but the extent to which people choose to follow these principles can be swayed by personal and selfish desires. In the play A Man For All Seasons, we see that being true to yourself is always a virtue but it can also destroy ones character. Thomas More was a well-respected, wise and honest man who was indeed true to himself. Richard Rich, King Henry VIII and the Common Man however chose to sacrifice their integrity as a means of achieving their goal. More's strong character reveals the true intentions of other characters and their true morals which they try to keep hidden.
             Many times a character will have characteristics that are not directly revealed until they are placed in a situation where they must make a moral decision. When Thomas More was given a silver goblet as an attempted bribe, he refuses and immediately wants to get rid of it. This shows that More is an honest and aware man. More then offers Richard Rich the cup who gladly accepts it with little hesitation. Upon giving Rich the cup More asks if he will sell it but he already knows the answer. He knows Rich will sell the cup in turn for money or something else. The first thing Rich says he will buy is, "some decent clothes! (p.4) Rich is a materialistic person who feels that a decent wardrobe will gain him respect and power. More on the other hand knows that respect is earned not bought while Rich believes that "...every man has his price"(p.3). This statement is definitely true for Rich who, when testifying against his " friend" Thomas More, lies to the court about his conversation he had with More. More says, " In good faith Rich, I am sorrier for your perjury than my peril"(p.94). More is not angry with Rich but just disappointed. He knows that every man has his price and Rich's price was the ti
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