Thomas Boleyn (Boleyn Faction)

Furious, humiliated, and resentful—his pride wounded, but his ambition undimmed.

Furious and humiliated, with a simmering desire for vengeance against Wolsey and Cromwell.

Not directly observable, but implied to be driven by a desire to secure his family’s position in the court, even at Wolsey’s expense.

Not physically present, but his role as part of the Boleyn faction introduces a layer of personal and political rivalry. His ambition for his daughters—particularly Anne—positions him as a future obstacle for Cromwell, should he align himself with Wolsey’s legacy.

Amused and detached, with a hint of schadenfreude. He enjoys the discomfort of the old guard, but his remark is also a calculated move—he is letting Cromwell (and the king) know that he recognizes the writing on the wall and is already adapting. His loyalty is to himself, and his daughters, above all.

Amused and calculating—Boleyn is not directly involved in the conflict, but he is keenly aware of how it will reshape the court’s dynamics, and he is already positioning himself to benefit from the changes.

Sardonic and threatening, with a sense of quiet confidence. His emotional state is one of amused detachment, as he enjoys the discomfort of the traditionalists and the unease of the reformers alike.

Sardonic and threatening, with a calculating coolness. He is amused by the council’s discomfort but aware of the stakes—Cromwell’s rise could threaten the Boleyns’ own influence, and he is not about to let that happen without a warning.

Calm on the surface but deeply frustrated and exasperated, his diplomatic efforts undermined by the family’s infighting and Norfolk’s aggression.

Frustrated and resigned—he knows the family’s situation is dire, but his attempts to steer them only highlight his own powerlessness in the face of Cromwell’s rising influence.

Measured but strained—he is the voice of reason in a room that has lost its grip on rationality, and his efforts to restore order are met with resistance and chaos.

A mix of paternal concern and political calculation. Thomas is a man who has built his family’s rise on careful maneuvering, and he recognizes that Anne’s failure to produce a male heir threatens everything. His silence is not indifference but a strategic pause, as he assesses how to protect the Boleyn name while distancing himself from Anne’s downfall.

Tense and observant, carefully gauging the reactions of the other nobles. His silence is a calculated move, allowing George to take the lead in signaling the family’s new stance while he assesses the fallout.

Bitter and conflicted, torn between family loyalty and the political fallout of Mary’s actions.

Deeply embarrassed and resigned, aware of his powerlessness in the face of Henry’s and Anne’s clashing wills. His silence speaks volumes about the Boleyn family’s crumbling influence and his own inability to protect it.

Anxious and defensive—he is acutely aware of the precariousness of Anne’s position and the Boleyns’ vulnerability. His protective instincts are heightened, but beneath the surface, there is a gnawing fear of what this humiliation means for their future.

Gleeful and triumphant, basking in the Boleyns’ current dominance and Cromwell’s humiliation. His emotional state is one of schadenfreude, enjoying the momentary reversal of fortune for Cromwell.

Smug satisfaction at Cromwell’s discomfort, coupled with a sense of superiority—his mocking tone reveals his belief in the Boleyns’ invincibility, but it also betrays his underlying insecurity about their position.

Smug and triumphant—he enjoys Cromwell’s humiliation, his emotions rooted in the Boleyns’ current influence and the secretary’s temporary weakness. There is a hint of caution, however, as he tests the limits of Henry’s patience.

Coldly rational, suppressing any paternal guilt or hesitation in favor of self-preservation and family survival.

Calculating and detached, with a surface-level smirk masking the cold pragmatism driving his decisions.