A Man for All Seasons Chapter Summary & Analysis - Act 1, Scene 7 Summary

Act 1, Scene 7 Summary

This scene opens with Alice, Margaret and Norfolk looking for Sir Thomas More. Norfolk tells Alice that More is taking things too far. The king is on his way and More is nowhere to be found. There will be trouble if More is not present when the king arrives. Norfolk is afraid things will end badly for More. Norfolk is upset and asks More if the king visits every day. More replies that while King Henry rarely visits, More does go to vespers every day. Besides, the visit is supposed to be a surprise.

The king arrives as they realize More is dressed in a cassock. They pull it off and put a new gown on him. Margaret grabs More's chain of office and puts it around his neck as the king enters the room. All kneel before Henry and More expresses his honor at the visit. Henry tells them...
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