A Man For All Seasons - More vs. Rich

English Essay - A Man For All Seasons Comparing Thomas More vs. Richard Rich In his preface to the play, Bolt calls More "a hero of selfhood." More refuses to sacrifice his self, which he defines by his moral conscience, even as he sacrifices his life. Robert Bolt tries to represent his characters in the form of symbolism turns out to be a major force driving the action of the play. Characters are motivated by …

…him the goblet, letting Rich know that the goblet was a bribe and is therefore tainted. <Tab/> More understands Rich's faults from the very opening of the play, but he tries to nurture Rich anyway. It is therefore tragic that rich eventually perjures himself to condemn More to death. This shows the smarts of More and the downside of Rich, they are the same however very different in views and heart.