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To those who do not know this game...

How to play:
Answer the "Would You Rather" post ahead of yours then post your own conundrum using the format I'll model in the first one.

Rules:
- NO godmoding. Saying "Both", "Neither" or making something up is not permitted. You must choose one of the options.
- If you have multiple "Would You Rathers" wait a few turns before posting another one.
- And of course, keep the subject Tudor/History related. But the questions can be as silly or serious as you want.

Let's begin!

Would you rather...

A) Get beheaded because of your beliefs and opposing views.

B) Be severely physically tortured for two years for a crime you didn't commit (But you are freed right after)

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I have always admired Thomas Moore. Recently, my attitude about him has changed. I was on a 'Moore Kick' and re- watched Seasons 1&2 of the Tudors and A Man For All Seasons and anything else in my movie library for more info on him. What happened was that I found my high opinion of him changed. How could a man so good, so just, and so concerned with Humanity let his family suffer for his own beliefs? Moore knew the outcome of his actions and knew that his family would suffer, but still denied taking the Oath, even though he knew that he could have taken it w/a reservation. His circumstances changed when he gave up the Chancellorship and he became poor, but he was still a lawyer and practiced and earned some money for the family. His own beliefs were just, but how can a person knowingly let their family fall victim to penury? How could he in good conscience, just let the chips fall where they may over an idealism of his own? Everyone he knew pleaded w/him to take the Oath, including his family, but he would not because it bothered his 'conscience'. To me, that is an act of a selfish man, not a Saint. Granted, he did many good deeds in his life, but that doesn't justify him letting his family down. His family needed him and he denied them. He KNEW what would happen to them, yet he persisted w/his ideals. If he really loved his family as much as he said he did, he'd not have let them suffer. Just because he wanted 'out' didn't mean he had to drag his family with him. I think he should have taken the Oath and become a real Saint by keeping his family whole and housed.

What think you, Tudor Fans?

Peace,
ETR

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hahah! I've seen that a lady-in-waiting wear Jane Seymours clothes ^^

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"Who had the most tension between them" oh this question is quiet difficult..I think Katherina's anger was bigger than Annes

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I first got interested in history when I read Gone With The Wind about 6 years ago. After that I went on a civil war study and read all I could about the times. I wasn't so interested in the war itself, but in the people and how they lived. then I read "Cane River", and got interested in slavery and read a lot on that subject. Several years ago I read Gregory's "The Other Boleyn Girl". I admit that at the time, I knew nothing. I didn't even remember she died at the end! What can I say....I was a product of US public schools. lol After that, I started to read both fiction and non-fiction books on the Tudor family and it became a real obsession. I was thrilled when The Tudors came out, though as I didn't have Showtime at the time, I wasn't even aware of the series until they started advertising Season 2. I Netlixed the first season and quickly caught up. I'm pretty well versed in Tudor history at this point, I've read probably more than 30 books on the Tudors and other European monarchs. My obsession continues!

What about you?

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In posting to a new member, Freya 9, it made me wonder if any other members have had any ususual experiences when visiting Tudor sites?
As many of you know, I often guide ( maybe two or three times a week) at Gainsborough Old Hall and have had many a visitor take fright. Not surprisingly most occur in the passage way leading towards the bed chamber where it is thought Catherine Howard stayed in 1541 on her fateful visit to York and Lincolnshire.
My poor husband has also had 'someone' tug quite persistantly at his coat when standing in the passage way taking a photograph of Lady Rose Hickman's portrait through the Upper Great Chamber doorway. He now refuses to go up there alone!
So, has anyone anything similar to report?

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http://tudorswiki.sho.com/thread/3472187/New+Tudor+Roleplay+on+Facebook
Players needed for Thomas Cranmer and Bishop Fisher.
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The Thistle and the Rose (about the real Margaret Tudor), and Mary, Queen of France (about Mary Tudor-Brandon) by Jean Plaidy. Also theThe Secret Bride: In The Court of Henry VIII also about Mary Tudor-Brandon. If its Tudor and its fiction I've probably read it.

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The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory of course. My Lady of Cleves by Margaret Campbell Barnes which is a classic I adore.

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I posted these to the nonfiction shelf by mistake sorry!

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