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The Protestant Reformation
Water, Tides, and the Sea
Bolt uses many forms of water and water-related objects (the ocean, tides, the currents of the river, boats) to represent the often unknowable nature of religion and morality. Unlike human laws, which are represented by…
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Dry Land
Dry land exists in contrast to water, tides, and the sea. It represents society and the laws of mankind, as opposed to the laws of religion or personal morality. Dry land is unchanging, predictable…
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The Silver Cup
This cup stands in as symbol of corruption. Thomas More receives the cup as a bribe before the play begins, but immediately gives it to Richard Rich, who happily accepts it. More does his…
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