Corpus, Janine Isabelle P.

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In Randy Lee’s Robert Bolt’s a Man for All Seasons and the Art of Discerning Integrity, he
discussed the different characters in Bolt’s play A Man for All Seasons. He examined the
different roles these characters played in the story and delved into the reasons and
motivations behind their actions.
Bolt presented Thomas More as a man of faith and integrity. He stood his ground despite the
pressure and threat on his life. For me, this is a character worth emulating, especially during
times when we think we are left with no choice.
While we can acknowledge that as human beings we are flawed, and there is no absolute good
or evil, we also have to realize that we have been given the power to choose. We make
choices based on the things that are important to us, whether it be our family, friends,
ideals, or ourselves.
As future lawyers, we must be able to stand our ground and hold on to our principles. The
practice of law is not an easy profession. We have often heard that the legal profession is full
of corruption, but it is our job to make a change. We will be facing obstacles that will make
us question ourselves and our morals, but we must be firm and making decisions and discern
the difference between right and wrong.
Looking at the present situation of the Philippine society, Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons
is a relevant piece. Despite being set in the 16th century, it is fascinating how the same
situations mirror those of 21st century controversies. It just goes to show that history has a
way of repeating itself. There will always be corruption, and there will always be people who
will succumb to it for personal advances or because of their twisted sense of what is good.
However, as future lawyers, it is our duty to uphold the law. We must do so with integrity and
with our conscience.