Question

they eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials; while they make their chamber - pots and close - stools of gold and silver, and that not only in their public halls but in their private houses. of the same metals they likewise make chains and fetters for their slaves, to some of which, as a badge of infamy, they hang an earring of gold, and make others wear a chain or a coronet of the same metal; and thus they take care by all possible means to render gold and silver of no esteem... - utopia, thomas more. what feature of english society is more most likely critiquing? conflicts between kings and the church greed and self - interest exploration of new lands an economy facing inflation

Explanation:

In the passage, More shows the contrast between using precious metals for demeaning items like slave - chains and fetters while using common materials for daily - use vessels. This reflects his critique of the values that place high importance on gold and silver, which can be linked to greed and self - interest in society.

Answer:

greed and self - interest