These are what we call the 'YMMV items.' Things that some people find in this work. We call them 'your mileage might vary' because not everyone sees these things in the same way. This starts discussions in the trope lists, a thing we don't want. Please use the discussion page if you'd like to discuss any of these items.
YMMV: A Man For All Seasons
Historical Hero Upgrade: For understandable reasons, no mention is made of the fact that prior to the events of the film Thomas More supported ruthless persecution of Protestants as heretics.
To be fair, he was quite a humanitarian considering the times. He disapproved of the whipping or torture of what he considered Protestant heretics. (A total of six Protestants were executed during More's time as Chancellor). Some historians believe that the reason he was such a strong opponent of Protestantism was because he was worried that it would lead to social upheaval in England. And if so, he was right...
Historical Villain Upgrade: Henry is portrayed as an intellectual cypher, though possessed with a low cunning. In reality, he was, like all the Tudors, something of an intellectual with a real appreciation for fine culture.
