1.      Discuss in detail the imagery of water and boat imagery as well as that of the dry land. What are all the ways in which these symbols are used in the play and how do they enhance its meaning?

 

2.      Discuss More’s relationship with his wife and with his daughter. How do they differ? What conflicts does each have about the actions of their husband/father?

 

3.      More tells Rich to be a teacher. In what ways is More himself a teacher?

 

4.      Discuss the following speech made by Matthew, the steward: “My Master Thomas would give anything to anyone. Some say that’s good and some say that’s bad, but I say he can’t help it – and that’s bad…because some day someone’s going to ask him for something that he wants to keep; and he’ll be out of practice.”

 

5.      Discuss the following speech in light of 20^th or 21^st century politics: “Well…I believe, when statesmen forsake their own private conscience for the sake of their public duties…they lead their country by a short route to chaos.”

 

6.      Discuss the role of the Law and its importance to Thomas More.