The Importance Of Honor In Becket

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When one thinks of honor, they think of loyalty, integrity and respect. In the movie Becket, there are many ways of showing honor. King Henry II and Becket had established a lifelong friendship. Though different society ranks, they formed a close friendship. King Henry II chose Becket as the Archbishop of Canterbury. King Henry’s motive for making Becket as the chancellor was to make sure the church does not disobey him. Throughout the movie King Henry is faced with whom Becket loyalty lies with. Becket realized that God’s loyalty was more important than his loyalty with King Henry II. By Becket choosing to honor God, King Henry II felt betrayed. King Henry II ordered his men to kill his friend Becket. King Henry realizes Becket was

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