Politics and faith

Dana 2022-01-12 08:01:41

Sun Moon Jingzhong A Man for All Seasons (1966)—The 39th Oscar for Best Film

Film tells that Thomas Moore faced a dilemma after becoming a judge. He had to make a choice between the king and the Roman Catholic Church. He chose to resign from the position of justice, hoping to live a peaceful life, so that he would not openly reject the king, and at the same time he could be worthy of his own heart. However, in the struggle between power and conspiracy, how could he retreat completely? The last words he said before he died were impressive: "I was born a subject of a king, but I am a subject of God first." He is not very familiar with the history and religion in the film, so it looks a little boring. .

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Extended Reading
  • Else 2022-03-25 09:01:15

    APPLIED ETHICS' UNETHICAL HOMEWORK

  • Meaghan 2022-03-25 09:01:15

    Loyalty to the Faith or the King? Rights, ideals, want to defend their rights through the law, but the law and kingship. . . . Henry VIII wanted to marry his mistress to abolish the queen, and Thomas, as a Catholic, wanted to protect his faith through the law

A Man for All Seasons quotes

  • [after King Henry VIII leaves]

    Alice More: What's this? You crossed him?

    Sir Thomas More: Somewhat.

    Alice More: Why?

    Sir Thomas More: I couldn't find the other way.

    Alice More: You're too nice altogether, Thomas.

    Sir Thomas More: Woman, mind your house!

    Alice More: I am minding my house!

  • Cardinal Wolsey: You're a constant regret to me, Thomas. If you could just see facts flat-on, without that horrible moral squint... With a little common sense you could have made a statesman.