Becket Essay
"Friendship often does collapse over such unjust ideas." This quote alone illustrates the dissolution of friendship that occurs between Thomas Becket and Henry II in early English history. What would one think if a trusted friend turns on them and stabs them in the back? Certain situations in the lives of Thomas Becket and Henry II build up then dissolve their friendship. Thomas Becket and Henry II create and strengthen their friendship in many ways. First of all, King Henry II appoints Becket to be chancellor of his kingdom. Secondly, whenever they open council in the castle, they always agree with each other and rarely ever argue. If they do argue, Becket is the one who submits to the kingly power of Henry II. Lastly, Becket's work as chanc
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Approximate Word count = 507
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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