In Hilary Mantel's new novel there is a scene where Thomas Cromwell weeps in public, and he doesn't seem ashamed. How would a public display of emotion be viewed in 16th Century England?

by BaffledPlato
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More can always be said, but meanwhile check this old answer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/7c849p/big_boys_dont_cry_when_became_strong_emotions_in/ from /u/chocolatepot