Becket

A detailed Summary of Becket


The friendship of Thomas Becket and King Henry could be described as strange and

confusing. When Becket served under King Henry as Chancellor their friendship was close

and caring. They were in separable partners. Henry let Becket make important decisions

and speak for him because he was a very witty person. In my opinion, King Henry and

Thomas Becket's friendship deteriorated when the King promoted Becket Arch Bishop of

Becket and the King were the Best of friends. They took expeditions hunting

together. Becket was even appointed by the King as Chancellor. The King needed Becket

more than Becket needed the Henry. "You taught me everything," said Henry to Becket.

Becket was devoted to his work as chancellor and was grateful that his friend gave him


therefore he was given the job as Arch Bishop of Canterbury. This shows they were close

Henry declares Thomas Becket a Saint.

do. The King soon seeing an end to their long friendship decides to try to get Becket out

began to take his role as Arch Bishop seriously and started to do things that the King

Once the old arch Bishop died Henry wanted to replace him with someone who he

Becket," said Henry to his mother and wife. King Henry tries to get Becket thrown in jail

In conclusion, they were the best of friends until Becket got into power. Once

would not agree to. This is the point in this story where I feel friendship and respect for

Becket became Arch Bishop of Canterbury, I feel, their friendship was over. Becket was

friends at this point in time. He

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