Thomas More

Not applicable (off-screen), but inferred as conflicted—his principles may soon be tested by the realities of power.

Not directly observable, but inferred as smugly confident—his absence is a power play, a reminder that he does not need to engage directly to assert his influence.

Defensive and humiliated, transitioning from feigned moral superiority to furious indignation as his hypocrisy is exposed.

Not applicable (off-screen), but implied to be one of righteous indignation, driven by a sense of moral duty to root out heresy and defend traditional religious practices.

Not directly observable, but inferred to be principled and unyielding in his beliefs, which makes him a thorn in the Crown’s side.

Resolute and morally indignant, with a surface calm that belies his internal tension and disdain for Cromwell’s tactics.

Quietly defiant, with an undercurrent of disdain for the spectacle of Barton’s penance and Cromwell’s tactics. His emotional state is one of moral clarity, but there’s a tension beneath the surface—he knows the danger he’s in, yet he refuses to compromise. His resolve is steely, but there’s a weariness, too, as if he’s already bracing for the consequences of his stance.

Not directly observable, but inferred as a mix of defiance and resignation—More’s absence in this scene underscores his role as a moral counterpoint to the court’s corruption. His name is used as a pawn in Anne’s game of fear, but his true emotional state would likely be one of quiet resolve, knowing that his principles make him a target.

N/A (off-screen, but inferred as resolute and unyielding in his beliefs).

Not directly observable, but inferred as a target of Anne’s fear and Henry’s disillusionment. His absence underscores the court’s moral decay and the lengths to which Anne will go to secure her position.

Off-screen but inferred to be resolute and defiant—unwavering in his principles even in the face of certain doom.

Not applicable (off-screen), but the discussion implies a sense of urgency and moral weight attached to his fate.

N/A (Absent)

Not directly observable, but inferred as resolute and unwavering in his principles, even in the face of potential execution.

Not directly observable, but inferred as resolute and unyielding in his principles. His emotional state is one of quiet defiance, knowing that his refusal to comply will have consequences but remaining steadfast in his beliefs.

Calm and resolute on the surface, but with an undercurrent of emotional weight, particularly in his final question about seeing his daughter, revealing the personal cost of his principles.

Calm yet resolute, with undercurrents of sorrow and moral certainty. His emotional control contrasts with Cromwell’s outburst, reinforcing his role as the unshaken conscience.

Serene defiance masking deep personal cost, with a fleeting moment of poignant vulnerability when asking about his daughter.

Resolute and weary, with flashes of defiance and spite. His silence is not cowardice but a calculated act of resistance, rooted in his unshakable moral convictions. The accusation against Cromwell reveals a moment of vulnerability, as he grapples with the personal cost of his defiance and the moral compromises of those around him.

A complex mix of resignation, defiance, and sorrow; he is deeply conflicted but unwavering in his principles. His spiteful remark about Tyndale reveals the personal cost of his convictions and the fracture in his relationship with Cromwell.

Resigned yet defiant; he is at peace with his impending martyrdom but allows himself a moment of spite when accusing Cromwell of Tyndale’s betrayal. His emotional state is a mix of sorrow (for the regime’s moral decay), determination (to hold firm to his principles), and a flicker of anger (at Cromwell’s complicity).

Not directly observable, but inferred as a steady, unshaken resolve. His absence in the scene underscores his moral authority and the threat he poses to Anne’s queenship and Henry’s authority.

Not applicable (off-screen), but his defiance is portrayed as the root of Anne’s insecurity, suggesting he is steadfast and unyielding even in the face of royal wrath.

Indirectly infuriating: More’s absence is felt as a provocation. Alice’s frustration and Cromwell’s sympathetic resignation both stem from More’s unyielding stance, which the scene portrays as selfish in its purity. There’s an undercurrent of tragedy—his principles may destroy his family, but the scene doesn’t judge him for it, only lament his absence from the conversation.

Not directly observable, but implied to be a mix of righteousness and vulnerability. His emotional state is likely one of moral certainty, unaware that his integrity is being weaponized.

Defiant and resolute, his moral certitude unshaken despite the court's hostility.

Defiant and contemptuous, with a triumphant sense of martyrdom as he declares his stance against the court’s authority.

Absorbed and serene, unaware of the weight of Cromwell’s gaze or the future implications of this moment.

Composed exterior masking a deep-seated conviction in the power of words and the moral weight of his beliefs.

Resigned yet unbroken—his emotional state is one of quiet resolve. There is no fear, only the certainty of a man who has chosen his principles over his life. His death is not a surrender but a statement.

Resigned and symbolic, embodying the end of an era. His departure is not explicitly emotional but carries the gravity of a moral figure leaving the stage, making way for the political machinations of the future.