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Thomas More Utopia Essay

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Thomas More’s Utopia begins with a brief description from More’s perspective on what was particularly going on in England at that time under the reign of Henry VIII the “unconquered King of England” (p. 8). The main idea and main theme of the story begins when More meets Raphael, an explorer who has traveled to many different areas around the world. More and Raphael then strike up a conversation which leads Raphael to land on a very specific topic about an island he traveled to, Utopia.
During their conversation, Raphael explains his views on different areas around the world including England where he believes has many faults in the way they govern their citizens. The first part of his book, almost the whole entirety is filled with passages

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