Gertrude Courtenay (Marchioness of Exeter, 1st Marquess' Wife)

Not directly observable, but inferred as desperate and hopeful through Cromwell’s and More’s discussions of her actions.

Her ambition and credulity serve as a point of contention between Cromwell and More, embodying the tension between faith, power, and political maneuvering. Her actions are framed as foolish and driven by ambition, highlighting the ideological stakes of the confrontation.

Not directly observable, but inferred as a mix of ambition (for political power) and naivety (in her credulity toward Barton’s prophecies). Her absence underscores the broader political maneuvering of the era, serving as a counterpoint to the moral and ideological conflict between More and Cromwell.