A Man for All Seasons: Thomas Moore vs. King Henry VIII

The first dilemma Sir Thomas More faced revolved around King Henry VIII desperately wanting a divorce from his wife, Catherine of Aragon. At first, Catherine was married to King Henry VIII’s brother, Arthur. When Arthur died, King Henry VIII wanted to marry Catherine so that he would become the next King of England. According to church laws, a man was not permitted to marry his dead brother’s widow. However, the church ignored this rule and allowed the marriage to take place. As time went one King Henry VIII wanted to divorce Catherine because she was unable give him a son and also because he fell in love with another woman, Anne Boleyn. King Henry VIII wanted his marriage to Catherine to be considered invalid because of the church’s beliefs. Against King Henry Vic’s desires, the church determined the marriage was to remain. King Henry VIII sought out Sir Thomas More, who was

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