sacred oath theme
A sacred oath is a statement of fact or a promise taken by a sacrality as a sign of verity. Such an act is featured in the story. For example, someone swears on the Bible to tell the truth.
2 total · 2 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: A Man for All Seasons (1966) | major | The narrative turns on Thomas More refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, the oath that King Henry VIII required everyone to take to affirm their loyalty to him as head of the Church in England. Richard Rich swore on the bible before testifying falsely against Thomas More at More's trial. |
| owgm1x04 | major | At a key juncture in the story, Josephine swore falsely on the cross and before God that there was no one in her closet. |