Monkey

Companionable Affectionate Docile Eccentric Quiet Placid

Pet monkey serving as Alice More's companion in Thomas More's household. The monkey perches on Alice's lap during dinners, symbolizing her earthy nature amid the family's intellectual and theological debates. Its presence highlights the domestic quirks that contrast with Thomas More's rigid orthodoxy, injecting whimsy into the household. The monkey interacts with key figures like Thomas Cromwell, Stephen Gardiner, and Thomas More, reinforcing its role as a narrative device that underscores the tension between domestic life and scholarly pursuits.

2 appearances

More Household

Also known as: Pet Monkey, Monkey, Alice's Pet, the pet MONKEY, Alice More's Monkey, MONKEY

Monkey's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S1E2 · Wolf Hall Episode 2

The Dinner Table’s Silent War: Power, Exclusion, and the Fragility of Control

Neutral and passive, its emotional state reflects the calm and quiet of the domestic sphere, in contrast to the chaos and tension at the dinner table.

Alice More’s monkey sits on her lap during the dinner, its presence a quiet contrast to the intellectual and social tensions at the table. It remains still and unobtrusive, its …

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S1E2 · Wolf Hall Episode 2

The Fool’s Rebellion: Bread as Heresy in More’s Household

Neutral and affectionate, its emotional state reflects its role as a companion to Alice, unaffected by the intellectual or chaotic tensions in the room.

Alice More’s pet monkey sits on her lap throughout the dinner, serving as a silent symbol of her unrefined tastes and the household’s eccentricities. Its presence contrasts with the scholarly …

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