Part one of term paper
The making of a martyr is composed of many things, including death. Sir Thomas More only became a martyr recently, but he died over 400 years ago, and did so in much controversy. The dissension over his death has spawned the play A Man for All Seasons, in which the author, Robert Bolt, depicts his view of the tragic progression to More's de ...

Part two of term paper
... to divorce his barren wife to marry a new love. He feels More’s publicized acceptance of the divorce would allow it to proceed without immense public revolt. King Henry promises More, “not to pursue me [More] on this matter [the divorce]”(54), but after More accepted the Chancellor position, King Henry began badgering him to help him with the affair. The badgering and erratic behaviour became more violent towards More as he perpetually declined to comment on the divorce. Despi ...