In A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, the Common Man assumed several different roles as they became necessary in the play. In each role, he portrayed a simple bystander in the midst of the chaos around him, mainly looking out for himself. The Common Man had many masters throughout A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS but was ultimately serving his own priorities.
While the Common Man was the Steward and worked for More, he was loyal to his master if it suited him. He spoke to Cromwell, Chapuys, and Richard Rich about More. The Steward told Cromwell and Chapuys that Sir Thomas said his prayers and went to confession. When Richard asked why he told them this, he replied, “That’s what they wanted to know, sir. I mean I could have told
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