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4. norfolk

• Norfolk belonged to the English aristocracy and his family had its own claim to the English throne. Yet, as Norfolk confessed to More, the aristocracy caved in to Henry on the matter of the marriage in order to protect its own position and secure its important position in the English familial hierarchy. Norfolk conceded that Henry was wrong but that this was irrelevant. Because Henry had the power to do what he wanted, it would be useless for the aristocracy to oppose him. They should wait for Henry to die and then assert themselves in the power struggle that would follow his death. If this resulted in civil war, then so be it. In the meantime, More should join the aristocracy and take the oath for fellowship if for nothing else.
• Questions : How does Norfolk’s position stand in regard to integrity? Consider the values of the English aristocracy: honor, tradition, courage, and fortitude. Did Norfolk remain true to these aristocratic values? Can these values be temporarily set aside in the face of the superior power of one particular aristocratic family, the Tudors?

Imagine a continuum between integrity, on the one end, and insincerity, corruption, and betrayal on the other. Now arrange these characters on this continuum. Who would you consider a saint of integrity? Who do you feel best falls on the opposite end of the scale? Can you invent any strategies for preserving personal integrity in the face of such a polarized political debate?

Works pertinent to integrity

From stanford encyclopedia of philosophy

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