Question

Read the excerpt from Utopia. I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. As they came to treat of affairs of great consequence, the deputies from several towns met together to wait for their coming. The ambassadors of the nations that lie near Utopia, knowing their customs, and that fine clothes are in no esteem among them, that silk is despised, and gold is a badge of infamy, used to come very modestly clothed; but the Anemolians, lying more remote, and having had little commerce with them, understanding that they were coarsely clothed, and all in the same manner, took it for granted that they had none of those fine things among them of which they made no use; and they, being a vainglorious rather than a wise people, resolved to set themselves out with so much pomp that they should look like gods, and strike the eyes of the poor Utopians with their splendour. Which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Answer 1

the differences of the anemolians and the people in utopia

Answer 2

The Utopians are not concerned about dressing fashionably or even having any wealth.

Step-by-step explanation:

An "Utopia" can be described as a society that is perfect, but which is just imaginary. In the book "Utopia" by Thomas More, the character of Raphael Hythloday is seen recounting his stories to More and his friend Peter Giles. The "utopia" that is described is a society which is a perfectly organised society in the world.

The people of this island has no worries about gaining wealth, nor do they find the need to get rich. The people all help out each other, the poor helping the rich however they can and vice versa. Starting the discourse on the topic of an "Utopia" Hythloday describes how on one occasion, the Utopians show their disinterest in having nice and expensive dresses even when meeting diplomats from other towns. The provided excerpt shows just how they have no interest in it.

For them, having no private property, sharing resources collectively among everyone, and the reluctance to send their own men during wars constitute the deal living. Thomas More's "Utopia" is a critique of his own society and country.