Heyy!

well my question is in regards to man for all seasons a play by robert bolt. we are asked to identify a living person that resembles the "common man" character. the common man resembles the masses, he has a passive attitude of the world, and refuses to internally reflect. the common man doesn't want to stand up and act, rather watches as the situation unfolds. the book in turn says that the common mans enability to speak up causes the conflict, tragedy, etc.

can anyone think of a specific person (ie. Tom Jones) that is ALIVE???

As I tried inadequately to explain before, the "common man" is not a famous person. Famous people have done something to stand out -- and can't be considered "common." Since your prompt says that the person must be alive, you can't choose a character from literature.

Many of us are "common men." We don't speak up, but watch as a situation unfolds.

Think about the people you know who meet these criteria for a "common man."

* resembles the masses
* has a passive attitude of the world
* refuses to internally reflect
* doesn't want to stand up and act
* watches as the situation unfolds

Don't many of the people you know fit these criteria? Choose one.

Great response, Sue.

By the way, I don't think you will find very many of these types, among teachers.

Thanks.

I'm sure you're right, Guru! :-)

Actually I was thinking mainly of my ex-son-in-law, a salesman. <g>

Yes, I can help you identify a living person who resembles the "common man" character from "A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt. To do this, we need to look for someone who exhibits the characteristics you mentioned: having a passive attitude toward the world, refusing to internally reflect, and being reluctant to stand up and act in the face of unfolding situations.

Since you are specifically looking for a currently living person as an example, it might be easier to find someone who fits this description from the realm of public figures rather than fictional characters like Tom Jones. Keep in mind that finding an exact match may be subjective, as people's individual actions and attitudes can vary.

One person who has been described as embodying some elements of the "common man" character is Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Facebook. Some critics argue that he has shown a passive attitude towards privacy concerns and potential harm caused by the platform, as well as being hesitant to take a strong stance on certain issues. This has led to conflict, criticism, and even tragedy for some individuals affected by misinformation or data breaches.

However, it's important to note that this is just one example and there could be other public figures who fit the description to varying degrees. Therefore, it's a good idea to research and consider different perspectives before settling on a specific person.