1. Ever-Present Corruption (Man For All Seasons)
From the beginning, Rich is seeking desperately, ambitiously, to jumpstart his rise to power, pleading with Thomas More for even an entry-level position in England's bureaucracy. ... The last of Rich we see in the play is also his last betrayal for power, after he has perjured himself on the stand against More, receiving in exchange the position of Attorney-General for Wales. ... When asked by both Cromwell and Chapuys to give over information, the Common Man (as the role of the Steward), recognizing the opportunity to gain some pocket change, breaks the trust of the More family, speaking...
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