Utopia as a text is a clear reflection and representation of More's passion for ideas and art. Through the character of Raphael, More projects and presents his ideas, concepts and beliefs about politics and society. More's Utopia aims to create a statement about the functioning and efficiency of English society. This text is the general reflection of More's idea of ​​a perfectly balanced and harmonious society. His ideas and concepts of society contrast somewhat with the rest of 16th-century England and indicate a mind well ahead of its time. A number of questions and themes are raised throughout the text on which More brings varied views and opinions. These are conveyed and projected through the perspectives of the fictional Raphael, More and Giles. The most key and predominant aspect of More's utopian society is the abolition of private property. This then leads to a battle and debate over the common welfare of the people against their private interests. Raphael, and by extension More, believe that society and people in general benefit greatly from the loss of private interests. The general loss of privacy in Utopia leads to a situation in which "everyone has an eye on you", so that the inhabitants of Utopia are "practically obliged to continue" their work and "make good use" of their free time. This system creates a city in which every member works and contributes to society in a positive way. Under this arrangement, each member is considered equal in that no man owns more property or property than another. However, even if it does indeed benefit society as a whole, one must ask whether it benefits its members and their own personal happiness. It is certain that More's utopia benefits his people in ...... middle of paper ...... opinions on the matter. Instead of capital punishment, Raphael proposes a method of discipline employed by foreign Tallstorians. In this process, a thief must return all stolen goods to their owner and is then sentenced to a life of hard but fair labor. In doing so, criminals are transformed into workers who contribute positively to society. Utopia is a reflection of More's thoughts, feelings and opinions on the politics and society of the time. Although it may seem that utopia is a representation of More's ideal society and world, only certain aspects are supported and accepted by More. He generally opposes and opposes certain trends in utopian society that he considers "ridiculous". Despite this, More continues to comment on the social norms, ethics, operations and functions of the time. In doing so, he presents his passion for ideas and art.