Relationship Between King Henry Viii And Thomas

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Relationships between authority figures and their lesser subjects can be fraught with the potential of harm. Thomas was highly respected by King Henry VIII. The King liked how Thomas was an honest man and someone whom he could trust to tell him the pure truth. Thomas’s opinions on important matters of state were vastly valued. Thomas is torn between pleasing the King by following his orders supporting him and doing what his conscience believes to be right. During a visit from Henry to the More residence, Henry says to Thomas, “Great God, Thomas, why do you hold out against me in the desire of my heart- the very wick of my of my heart?” (Bolt, 53). Thomas responds, “There is my right arm. Take your dagger and saw it from my shoulder, and